Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome
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
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Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome
Anne & Mark sing their favorite songs and requests, with great atmosphere and food
Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome
Anne & Mark sing jazz, pop, and show tunes. Great food, easy parking.
Enjoy a fantastic brunch as Anne & Mark sing their favorites
Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome
Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome
Anne & Beckie entertain at Vincents, with no cover, and great food!
Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome
Anne & Mark sing your favorite songs, on the stage above the bar, that features $3 wines!
Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome
"The Stars Come Out At Night" features performances by 20 cabaret artists along with the presentation of the 2022 Chicago Cabaret Professionals Awards, and a raffle. The Gala is open to the public and tickets range from $40 for General Admission to $75 for VIP Cabaret Tables. Valet available for $15 5 pm Doors open for food and beverages 6:15pm Cocktail Show 7:00pm ACT 1 & 2 with intermission
$40 for General Admission to $75 for VIP Cabaret
Master Class with Jeff Harnar, on making a song your own onstage. Mark Burnell at the piano. An intensive focus on how to personalize your songs: tools for bringing your unique self to a song so that your interpretation becomes definitively your own. CLASS LIMIT 10 spots open for singers, 20 for observation. CCP Members $100, Audit $25 (observation only, no participation) 2022 National Honoree Jeff Harnar is hailed as “The most important male cabaret performer to emerge since Michael Feinstein.” - New York Times Registration - https://form.jotform.com/222426168916056
Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome
Anne & Mark sing jazz, pop & show tunes, taking requests. Easy parking, great food
Enjoy fantastic brunch food as Anne & Mark sing your favorites
Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome
Mark plays jazz standards from the American Songbook, with bass and drums. Elegant lounge, with Steinway grand piano. No cover, song requests are welcome