MAX JOHNSON
Genres: Avant-Garde Jazz, Third Stream, Post Bop, Jazz Related Improv, Composition, 21st Century Modern • United States

Max Johnson is one of New York City's most sought after bass players. Known mostly for his work in New York's free jazz & bluegrass scenes, he has worked alongside legendary artists Anthony Braxton, John Zorn, Henry Grimes, William Parker, Candido Camero and countless others. His musical career has taken him to Germany, Switzerland, England, Italy and Canada; to the stages of Lincoln Center, the United Nations and festivals including the Bern Jazz Festival, Quebec City Int'l Summer Fest, Lollapalooza, and Zappanale. His albums have been profiled in the New York Times, JazzTimes, the New York City Jazz Record, JazzColours, and other publications. Max's musical career began at age 13 when he took up the electric bass, and by age 16 he was already touring the United States. In these early years, while still at High School in New Jersey, Max Johnson toured internationally and performed locally with artists such as read more...