Cross-Genre Poetry, Art & Jazz Concert Tonight
What’s cooler than jazz? Poetry, Art and Jazz! Playing some original compositions this evening at the Sacramento Arts Center’s Jazz Poetry Concert in Carmichael. Starts at 7 PM. Tickets $25.
View ArticlePerforming with Stefon Harris Thursday
I’ll be performing with acclaimed vibraphonist-composer, multi-Grammy nominated Stefon Harris this Thursday, February 4 at the Take 5 Jazz Club in Stockton, along with the Brubeck Jazz Quartet. The NY...
View ArticleCongratulations John C. Fremont Elementary School!
This Friday, Feb 12, 2016, we’re playing (the BIJQ) for little kids at the Fremont Elementary School because they had the most participants at the “Brubeck Inspires My Imagination” art exhibit this...
View Article#1 Most Added Album by Jazz Radio Stations in the US!
Released in mid-December, my album with Jeff Coffin & The Crescent Super Band, where I play piano on 8 of the 10 songs, THE INSIDE OF THE OUTSIDE, is still going strong, according to Jazz Week! WE...
View ArticleJohn Raymond Project
This week I get to work with and learn from New York-based trumpeter John Raymond, and then perform with him and his JOHN RAYMOND PROJECT at Take 5 Jazz Club on Thursday, 2/18 (with the BIJQ).
View ArticleMy Album Still Going Strong After 3 Months
My album with Jeff Coffin, THE INSIDE OF THE OUTSIDE, is still going strong, according to Jazz Week. Not sure what highest debut at #19 means, but being mentioned in the same paragraph as Snarky Puppy...
View ArticlePerformances with Edward Simon
Wednesday evening, March 2, I’ll be performing with Venezuelan pianist/composer Edward Simon at Spanos Concert Hall as part of the Pacific Jazz Ensemble. Thursday evening, March 3, I’ll be performing...
View ArticleA Week in NYC
I’ve spent this past Spring Break week in NYC, going to late night jam sessions at Small’s Jazz Club in the Village, seeing some jazz greats at The Blue Note and jamming with friends I hadn’t seen in a...
View ArticleBack in NYC to play at Jazz at Lincoln Center
I’m back in NYC, but this time with the BIJQ from March 30 to April 5. I have some free time, and I’ll start enjoying that Wednesday night at The Blue Note where I’ll see trumpeter Wallace Roney...
View ArticleGreat, Packed House at Dizzy’s Club Last Night
We played to a full house last night at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club last night. We’ll be back there tonight Friday 4/1 and tomorrow night Saturday 4/2 at 11:30 PM, with a jam session to...
View ArticlePerforming with Dave O’Higgins Tonight
Have been working with British jazz saxophonist Dave O’Higgins for the last couple of days. Tonight we’re performing together at Take 5 Brewing Company in Stockton.
View ArticleFort Bragg Concert
Last night we played at the Northcoast Brewing Company in Fort Bragg, CA. It was a fun gig in a very beautiful location. I felt I was on vacation.
View ArticleThe Cantlebary Song
Original composition, THE CANTLEBARY SONG. Applied for US Copyright license, case #1-3309674321. Composed and arranged by Max Holm. Performed by Max Holm and the Brubeck Jazz Quartet 2015-16: Max Holm,...
View ArticleDownbeat Award Winner!
Proud to announce that I won a 39th Annual Downbeat Magazine Student Music Award for LARGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE – HONORS ENSEMBLE WINNER, as part of the work I did with the Crescent Super Band last year.
View ArticleBerklee Presidential Scholar!!!!!
This is especially meaningful because you can’t apply for this honor. Dear Max: It is my privilege to formally announce your selection as a Presidential Scholar at Berklee College of Music commencing...
View ArticlePerforming at Reno Jazz Festival This Weekend
I’m performing at the 54th Annual Reno Jazz Festival in Nevada this weekend. One of the headliners is Snarky Puppy. I did a master class with Michael League, the leader of Snarky Puppy, about a year...
View ArticleTop 50 on Radio for 9 Weeks Straight!
From Jeff Coffin about our album: “My big band cd THE INSIDE OF THE OUTSIDE (w/Caleb Chapman’s Crescent Super Band) has been doing quite well and was in the top 50 on radio for 9 weeks straight!!...
View ArticleJoAnne Brackeen
I’m pleased to be taking private lessons with JoAnne Brackeen, who played in Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Her resume is extensive. She’s considered one of the top jazz pianists in the world, has...
View ArticleNIMA Best Jazz Album 2016!
The Nashville Independent Music Awards have given my album with Jeff Coffin, Branford Marsalis, Victor Wooten, and The Crescent Super Band the 2016 Best Jazz Album Award! I’m featured on 8 of the 10...
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