Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell present their latest album called: “This Could Be the Start of Something Big”. Chicago’s finest recently announced that the groovy and magnificent record will be out on October 1, 2024. The Burnells perform an extensive set of material from Clifford Brown’s “Joy Spring” and a bluesy version of “A Sunday Kind Of Love.” Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell deliver an album drenched in high quality jazz, superb musicianship, intricate production, yet stays fresh and generates a soundscape of modern jazz. “This Could Be the Start of Something Big” manages to stay delightful, distinctive, heartwarming, and proves to fabricate an evocative world of its own.
The gifted singer and polished pianist have been Chicago’s jazz treasure for years and “This Could Be the Start of Something Big” is a great testament to that. Anne Burnell is not only a talented songwriter, but also carries a charming and multi talented voice, while Mark Burnell is also a pleasant singer, first-class jazz keyboardist, and pianist. On this album, the Burnells are joined by guitarist Fareed Haque, saxophonist Pat Mallinger, drummer Jim Widlowski, and bassist Joshua Ramos. The whole crew make sure to stay innovative and original as they interpret the tunes on “This Could Be the Start of Something Big”.
The opening track is an sensational rendition of “This Could Be the Start of Something Big”, while the second tune on the album is the Afro-Cuban seasoned “I Could Have Danced All Night”. The Burnells significantly shine on tracks like “Joy Spring” and “Song Sung Blue”. One of the tracks that stand out the most is “Fiets Don’t Fail Me Now” as it’s the catchiest tune on the record. Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell continue to sculpt out their own space in the jazz world. “This Could Be the Start of Something Big” is almost here and it promises to be an astonishing and captivating album for all jazz lovers out there.
