This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
Spectrum, 2024
8/10
Listen to This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
Veterans of the Chicago jazz scene, Anne Burnell brings her flowing voice and Mark Burnell lends his inimitable keys and singing to these 13 interpretations and originals that are quite memorable.
The frisky and upbeat title track starts the listen with Anne and Mark trading off vocals amid Jim Widlowski’s lively drumming, and “I Could Have Danced All Night” follows with a calm mood, where Anne’s pretty pipes are met with Mark’s mature keys.
Moving into the middle, “Give Me One More Song” showcases Fareed Haque’s spirited guitar amid Anne’s soulful delivery, while “Fiets Don’t Fail Me Now” highlights Mark’s expressive pipes and makes great use of Joshua Ramos’ skilled bass.
Deeper still, the mesmerizing “Two” uses hypnotic keys and harmonizing vocals for the dreamy album highlight, and “Let’s Eat Home” exits with playful scatting, meticulous guitar and animated keys populating the rich finish.
A diverse effort that embraces Afro Cuban nods, funk and blues, the Burnell’s put a fresh coat of paint on some classics and inject some timeless songs of their own, too.
Travels well with: Monika Herzig’s Sheroes- All In Good Time; Rose Mallett- Dreams Realized