Max Light
Luminous Jazz Guitar
Max Light is a compelling voice in contemporary jazz guitar, renowned for his thoughtful compositions and virtuosic, yet lyrical, improvisations.
JazzModern JazzContemporary Jazz
About
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Max Light is an acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer. An alumnus of the New England Conservatory, he has established himself as a prominent figure on the modern jazz scene, performing and recording with a diverse array of artists.
Music Style
Light's musical style intricately weaves modern jazz harmonic language with an expressive melodicism, characterized by sophisticated improvisations and well-crafted original compositions.
Background
- Hometown
- Brooklyn, NY
- Education
- New England Conservatory
- Instruments
- guitar
- Active
- 2010s-present
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Notable Collaborations
Noah PremingerAdam DeitchJason PalmerKevin SunKim Cass
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