Mark Pressey

Multi-talented Mark Pressey intertwines undeniable stage presence and extraordinary vocal abilities with nearly every genre of music. He is a gifted songwriter, composer, arranger, lyricist, entertainer and arguably one of Denver's most talented pianists. Mark plays blues, jazz, classical, popular standards, and Broadway show tunes at renowned venues across the country.

Mark spent many years in Los Angeles, where he was the music director for McClain Stevenson, the esteemed actor on the long running smash hit M*A*S*H. Mark has also played weddings and parties for members of The Fray. Mark also plays at hotels and restaurants throughout Downtown Denver.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mark has gigged at the prestigious Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the Brown Palace Hotel, Westin Tabor Center, Ivory's Piano Bar, Mel's Bar and Grill, Steak au Poivre, the Burnsley Hotel and Bloom Restaurant.

Over the years, Mark has generated numerous local and national accolades. Penny Parker, columnist for the Rocky Mountain News, called Pressey a "top ivory tickler," and Zagat Survey, in its United States Top Nightlife guide, hailed Pressey as a "crooner who gets patrons humming with show tunes and hits by Elvis, Sinatra, Jimmy Buffet, and others." Colorado AvidGolfer magazine called Mark a "pianist/vocalist extraordinaire" and Sunset magazine wrote: "His voice is stellar, his hands extraordinary, and with a songbook of over 5,000 titles, just try stumping him." 

In 1994, Mark formed the Mark Pressey Trio, a jazz act that plays all over Denver. In 2000, the Mark Pressey Trio became MP3 with the release of Mark's first CD, "Ciao Vino." In 2004, Mark released another CD, titled "Music at Mel's," a selection of 15 tunes dedicated to the regulars at Mel's Bar and Grill, where Mark played for five years. In 2006, Mark released "Ain't it Grand," a solo compilation of some his favorite piano tunes.

Mark and his band play weddings, private parties, corporate events and club gigs, while Mark continues to also play solo.

PARTIAL SONG LIST:

  • Phantom of the Opera Medley - Andrew Lloyd Webber
  • And I Love You So - Don McLean
  • Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
  • Piano Man - Billy Joel
  • Tiny Dancer - Elton John
  • Red, Red Wine - Neil Diamond
  • Night and Day - Cole Porter
  • You Lift Me Up - Josh Grobin
  • Titanic - Celine Dion
  • Fields of Gold - Sting
  • Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
  • Mood Indigo - Duke Ellington
  • Sway - Dean Martin
  • Ain't that a kick in the Head - Dean Martin
  • Ain't Misbehavin' - Fats Domino
  • Fiddler on the Roof Medley - Jerry Bock
  • New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
  • Besame Mucho - Andrea Bocelli
  • Moon River - Henry Mancini
  • Moonlight Sinata - Beethoven
  • Stormy Monday Blues - Aaron Walker
  • Take the A-Train - Duke Ellington
  • Lullaby of Birdland - George Schearing
  • On Green Dolphin Street - Bronislau Kaper
  • I'm Walkin' - Fats Domino
  • All Blue - Miles Davis
  • The Last Farewell - Roger Whittaker
  • Walkin' in Memphis - Mark Cohn
  • Longer Than - Dan Folgerberg
  • Daughters - John Mayer
  • Georgia on My Mind - Hoagy Carmichael
  • The Man I Love - Billie Holiday
  • Misty - Ella Fitzgerald
  • Over the Rainbow - Various
  • At Last - Etta James
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