Short Biography

Max Bessesen is a multi-woodwind instrumentalist and composer living in Brooklyn. His “saxophone virtuosity” (Downbeat) has helped him perform in bands led by Miguel Zenon, Mimi Jones, Darcy James Argue and many others. He has played on four continents, and in New York venues like Dizzy’s Club, Birdland and The Jazz Gallery. His 2020 album Trouble (Ropeadope) features Ron Miles and the single “Bakkam” won an ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. Support for this and other projects came from Chamber Music America, Luminarts, Pathways to Jazz, and The Beebe Fund. Max received four Downbeat student music awards including the “Outstanding Soloist” award.