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Just listening to a T-Bone Walker song โEvery Day I Have the Bluesโ and as an amateur bass player thought โ Wow, Who is that bass player?โ After a Google search and look at the discography, what a gift to the world Max brought!!
Thank you sir!๐ May you always be remembered and loved!
Thank you for your incredible contributions to jazz. Your playing continues to inspire musicians worldwide.
I'm listening to your music right now. You left a great legacy in the Jazz World and I'm grateful for your work. Rest in peace Max and God bless your family. When I'm in a quiet space I can hear you playing bass from above. ๐
I just discovered who this gifted player is. I wish I could have known him, and taken lessons from him as well. I always wondered who was the session cat on Friends of Distinctionsโ โGrazing In The Grassโ. That kind of tightness is what boosted that pop tune to the #1 spot. And it was probably an easy short-study for his caliber. Now I look forward to looking up and listening to his worksโฆ
Max was my friend when I was a youngster. He was kind enough to give me bass lessons at his house in San clemente. He had the best stories about musicians I idolized. At first I didn't really believe he was telling me the truth. But I saw all his gold albums and as we became friends I came to realize Max didn't need to impress anyone. He was just a cool jazz cat, a monster musician, a generous friend, and my mentor for 10 years.
Oh dear Max, it's been 4 long years not seeing you play. I loved coming down to hear Private Reserve, and seeing you & Terry. I was so blessed to have spent time with you at your home, talking about music and adding one of your songs to EsxGoodman & my album "Moore Music for Oklahoma", a n album with 20 amazingly talented loval artists - who all donated a song to help the victims of the deadly tornado that hit Moore, Ok on May 13th. Ill remember you coming out to Cook's Corner to see our band, and give living kisses to my pup Luckyduck. Thanks for your blessed friendship and know you're very much missed down here. Rest well, Max.
Max was a good friend to a former boyfriend, who helped a lot in relationship to Stevenโs alcoholic situation. Max was a true friend & I so appreciate his efforts; Max helped me reconcile the toxic relationship I had with Steven & would visit me in Santa Cruz, CA when he was touring. He was a wonderful person & I was privileged to be in his orbit; which was huge. REP my friend, Iโm so glad you found love & partnership in your life. I will never forget you & the beautiful music you you made will live forever. I will never forget you.
I knew Max in the 1970's. He was a performer and a regular customer at Donte's, a jazz club in North Hollywood where I was working at the time. He was a brilliant musician and a kind and exemplary gentleman. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.
My deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones,
Kathy
Sitting here in another Covid lockdown listening to Song for Sharon Thank-You for the supportive Bass Playing.
I won't even pretend to know Max, but was first exposed to the him thru the LA Express when they were on Joni's Miles of Aisles album. Listened to him ply his craft in other Joni albums along the way. All I can say is the man was a master at his art and lived a life many would have envied to live. Talent carries one far in life and it sure did with Max. My best to his family and friends.