Mark's jazz trio performs every Saturday from 8pm to 11:30pm in the swanky lounge of the legendary Tortoise Supper Club, no cover. Call 312 755-1700 for reservations
TWO FOR THE ROAD is the eagerly awaited, long overdue duo album from Chicago-based husband and wife team Anne & Mark Burnell; an eclectic collection of standards, original songs, with a mix of musical genres from jazz, blues, and adult pop. Two for the Road showcases Anne’s songwriting skills with Peppermint Tea and Another Chorus of the Blues, and Mark's jazz ballad Looking for the Gold. An all-star array of musicians accompany them, Joshua Ramos on bass, frequently on the road with Ramsey Lewis, on guitar, Henry Johnson, who has recorded with Nancy Wilson and Joe Williams, and Jim Widlowski on drums, who performs with major touring musicals including Hamilton and Wicked.
Highlighted arrangements include How Long Has This Been Going On and Let's Fall in Love penned by Bob Ojeda who wrote charts for Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie Band, and Peggy Lee. Recorded at Chicago’s Soundmine Studio, Dennis Tousana served as recording engineer, Erik Martin of Soundanswer as audio consultant. Vocal tracks were recorded by Mark Burnell and remixed and mastered by Bob Katz of Digital Domain
"Two of the great entertainers to ever grace this city, Anne and Mark Burnell"
-Rick Kogan, WGN 720am Chicago
TOUR
Chicago Cabaret Week - Opening Night
Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Black Voices in Cabaret, Acts Of Kindness Cabaret, Anne & Mark Burnell. Tickets available soon at Epiphanychi.com
Mark's jazz trio performs every Saturday from 8pm to 11:30pm in the swanky lounge of the legendary Tortoise Supper Club, no cover. Call 312 755-1700 for reservations
The magic of uplifting and empowering songs that transformed musical theater. Join us for an evening filled with memorable and influential soul songs from Broadway musicals over the years, including selections from Color Purple, Ain't Misbehavin', Smokey Joe's Café, Porgy and Bess, and more! Featuring: Arlene Armstrong, Anne Burnell, Evelyn M. Danner, T. Patrick Davis, LaShera Moore Ellis, Lynne Jordan, Ava Logan, Madeline Morgan, Greta Pope, David Stephens, Joyce Denise Thomas, and Gabriel Valentino.
Producer: Marty Balogh Director: Wydetta Carter Music Director: Mark Burnell Bass: Chuck Webb
$45 VIP seats, $30 General Admission in advance, $40 General Admission at the door Advance tickets available at chicagocabaret.org Street parking
Mark's jazz trio performs every Saturday from 8pm to 11:30pm in the swanky lounge of the legendary Tortoise Supper Club, no cover. Call 312 755-1700 for reservations