Max Bessesen Quartet at Nighttown

From Chicago. Dynamic Saxophonist and Oberlin Grad lights up the Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Max Bessesen-sax, Eric Krouse-piano, Ethan Phillion-bass, & Nathan Friedman-drums.

Born in Denver, Colorado Max was involved in music from an early age and began playing saxophone at 9. During his teenage years he developed his musicianship through performances in his fathers quintet, city and statewide jazz ensembles, and collaborations with local rock and pop acts. The most notable of these was a studio session he recorded for Joe Richmond (Churchill) and Isaac Slade (The Fray)....

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From Chicago. Dynamic Saxophonist and Oberlin Grad lights up the Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Max Bessesen-sax, Eric Krouse-piano, Ethan Phillion-bass, & Nathan Friedman-drums.

Born in Denver, Colorado Max was involved in music from an early age and began playing saxophone at 9. During his teenage years he developed his musicianship through performances in his fathers quintet, city and statewide jazz ensembles, and collaborations with local rock and pop acts. The most notable of these was a studio session he recorded for Joe Richmond (Churchill) and Isaac Slade (The Fray).

In 2012 Max enrolled at Oberlin College and Conservatory to study with Gary Bartz. While he was a student there he also developed lasting mentor-student relationships with Eddie Henderson, Jamey Haddad, and Billy Hart and had the opportunity to perform with musica

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