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Anne And Mark Burnell Celebrate CD Release In Concert At Epiphany Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

Anne and Mark Burnell, national jazz radio favorites, will perform at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago on November 10. The concert celebrates their new CD, featuring jazz renditions and originals.

Chicago's WGN Radio To Premiere Recording Artist Dave Gallagher's First Album In Ten Years
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024

WGN Radio in Chicago will premiere Dave Gallagher's first album in a decade on Sunday, September 15th at 5pm. Host Rick Kogan will feature tracks from 'Love Songs...The Best of Me' and discuss Gallagher's career and upcoming concert.

National Jazz Radio Favorites Anne & Mark Burnell Celebrate 30 Years at Davenport's Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

National Jazz radio favorites and one of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform CELEBRATING 30 YEARS, at Davenport's 1383 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, on Friday, July 19th at 8pm.

JAZZIN' JULY Programming at Davenports to Include A Sing Off Contest, Jeannie Tanner, and Anne & Mark Burnell
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret celebrates Jazzin' In July with jazz performances and a $1000 Sing Off competition for jazz vocalists, hosted by Daryl Nitz & Andrew Blendermann.

Cabaret Star Denise Tomasello Celebrates Career With Park West Concert In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024

Join Chicago's Queen of Cabaret, Denise Tomasello, as she celebrates her five-decade career with a Vegas-style concert at Park West. Enjoy an evening of songs, backstage stories, and a special film featuring her career highlights, including her personal relationship with Frank Sinatra Jr.

Anne and Mark Burnell to Perform at Don't Tell Mama in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024

Chicago's beloved jazz duo, Anne and Mark Burnell, will return to New York City after 20 years for a one-night performance at Don't Tell Mama.

Award Winning Mark Burnell Releases New Album GOSPEL PIANO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2023

Mark Burnell releases his new album 'GOSPEL PIANO,' featuring seven tracks of African American spirituals and gospel music. Hailed as 'silky smooth and highly polished,' Mark's rich and unique style shines through in this instrumental recording.

Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Announce The 20th Annual EVE OF THE EVE Show At Rhapsody Theater December 30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform their 20th Annual Eve of the Eve show at The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse, Friday, December 30th, at 8:30 pm.

Chicago's Queen Of Cabaret Denise Tomasello To Appear In Concert November 25
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023

Denise Tomasello, Chicago's Cabaret Queen, returns for Davenport's 25th Anniversary celebration. Join her on November 25th for an unforgettable concert featuring musical tributes and show-stopping Broadway numbers. Don't miss this Chicago musical institution.

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello Receives Impresa Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2023

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello receives the prestigious Impresa Award from the JCCIA Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, honoring her accomplishments as a Chicago Italian-American woman. Tomasello is known for her versatile musical talent and engaging performances, making her the one and only Cabaret Queen of Chicago.

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello Headlines Little Italy Festa-Taylor Street August 20
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2023

Crowned 'Chicago's Cabaret Queen' by the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, WGN Radio and Daily Herald, the legendary Denise Tomasello returns to headline the Little Italy Festa-Taylor Street with the 16-piece Denise Tomasello Orchestra in her Vegas-style show.

Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell Return To Davenport's With GYPSIES, TRAMPS AND THIEVES in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell return to Davenport's with an updated, special performance of their show that brought them critical and audience acclaim in New York City, 24 years ago: Gypsy, Tramps and Thieves.

Chicago's Cabaret Queen Denise Tomasello And Her 17-Piece Orchestra Come To Des Plaines Theatre, June 11
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023

The legendary Denise Tomasello returns for her first one-woman concert since her triumphant debut at the Des Plaines Theatre in Judy, Liza, Barbra & Me, a musical celebration of these female musical legends, Denise returns in her new one woman show called The Songs of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Tony Bennett and Me, with her 17-piece orchestra.

Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Release New Single THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023

National jazz radio favorites and one of Chicago's most popular musical duos, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell have released a brand new, stand-alone single to celebrate spring, THE LUSTY MONTH OF MAY.

Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell Return to Chicago's Drew's On Halsted in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 9, 2023

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell return to Chicago as they continue their national tour which took then to St. Louis' Blue Strawberry, Wisconsin's Plymouth Jazz and Blues Crawl, the Sarasota Jazz Festival, The Reserve Retreat and Jazz at Two in Sarasota.

Anne and Mark Burnell Perform 19th Annual Eve of the Eve Show at Drew's on Halsted Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform their 19th Annual Eve of the Eve show at Drew's on Halsted, 3201 North Halsted, Friday, December 30th, from 7:30-10:30pm.

Anne and Mark Burnell Bring Tour to St. Louis' Blue Strawberry Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

Next stop on their national CD TWO FOR THE ROAD Tour, Chicago's popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell will perform at St. Louis' Blue Strawberry.

Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell to Perform at McGoo's New Gold Coast Experience in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos and national Jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell celebrate the release and success of their new CD TWO FOR THE ROAD, with a performance at the opening of McGoos new Gold Coast Experience. Free to the public, the show will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Release New Single 'Little Joe From Chicago' From New Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell have released the fourth single, LITTLE JOE FROM CHICAGO, from their eagerly awaited album TWO FOR THE ROAD. The single is already becoming a radio favorite being featured on After Hours with Rick Kogan, on AM720 WGN, and WPNA 1490AM in Chicago.

Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell Release New Single LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER August 15
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2022

One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell are releasing the third single, a remake of the 1975 classic LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER, from their upcoming, eagerly awaited album TWO FOR THE ROAD.