Name: Mark Baynes
Price range: $
Rating: 5.0

Pianist Mark Baynes is one of Auckland’s most in-demand session players, and a legend of the jazz scene. He has more than 20 years of experience as a musician performing at the highest level. Mark offers a sophisticated, chilled out performance, perfectly suited to a cocktail function or black tie dinner. Mark favours jazz classics by the likes of Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Cole Porter, Louis Armstrong and Fats Domino. Mark’s repertoire also extends to classic pop songs from the likes of The Beatles, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonders, Marvin Gaye and Burt Bacharach (among many others). Mark has performed alongside a who’s who of NZ music, including Anika Moa, Che Fu, King Kapisi, Don McGlashan, Batucada Sound Machine and Bella Kalolo. His corporate clients include leading national and international brands including Landrover, Air New Zealand and TVNZ. Mark was a guest arranger for the award winning Royal New Zealand Ballet’s production of Hansel and Gretel, written by acclaimed composer Claire Cowan, and recorded for an album by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2020. In 2021 Mark collaborated with Troy Kingi on a forthcoming single, and composed and recorded an album with Latin Grammy Award Winner Mireyas Ramos (NYC). Mark has been lucky enough to perform alongside some giants of jazz including Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea), Mark Kramer (Eddie Gomez), Cley Jenkins (Buddy Rich & Count Basie) as well as Mireya Ramos (Latin GRAMMY Award Winner), the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, and a Broadway cast. Praise for Mark Baynes: “So many jazz pieces I come across seem predictable and the same old territory, that I am surprised when someone truly fresh and original comes along” – Gary Burton (Berklee College of Music, USA) “Kiwi Mark Baynes is one of the most exciting jazz pianists to come along since Mike Nock. His soulful side is funky without getting stuck in a groove” – NZ Herald

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Mark Baynes Dance of Whatipu Cave

Reviews

Thank you for introducing us to ACB – they were a HIT for our staff ball! They offered a great genre of music and mix of vocals. It was also great that they have worked in a number of Auckland’s key venues as this always makes my job easier dealing with professionals. I would have no hesitation recommending ACB to other companies.

RUSSELL MCVEAGH | RUSSELL MCVEAGH

Georgia and Mark have created a new dimension in our restaurant. Their performances are consistently warm, energetic and rich. Their professional approach and ability to read different audiences must also be mentioned. This duo is a serious draw card for customers.

PROHIBITION RESTAURANT | PROHIBITION RESTAURANT

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