“Wellman is a jazz vocalist whose crisp, clear tenor voice produces melodic interpretations that echo the likes of Harry Connick Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Buble.”
~ The Des Moines Register
Max Wellman burst on the jazz scene in Des Moines with the 2006 release of ‘Gimme the Keys’, an EP comprised of five covers, including fan-favorite “You Don’t Know Me”. Since then, Wellman has become well known indeed in area jazz circles. With influences ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to his local mentor Roxi Copland & a voice that evokes jazz legends, Wellman has become a mainstay on the live jazz scene as front man for assorted combos. His growing resume is highlighted so far by the chance to open for Grammy nominee Vanessa Carlton as part of Des Moines’ Nitefall on the River series. Wellman has also headlined for Des Moines’ Jazz in July series, the Des Moines Art Festival, and many other big events.
On May 30th of 2009, Wellman released his first full-length album, ‘Comes Love’, once again to local acclaim. The CD features four original pieces written by Max along with eight covers that include a duet with Roxi Copland on Billie Holiday’s soulful tune, “Don’t Explain”. ‘Comes Love’ can be purchased on iTunes, CDBaby, or at several local venues.
In September of ’09, Wellman will move to Indianapolis, a city that has produced the likes of Hoagy Carmichael and Freddie Hubbard, to study Vocal Performance and Jazz Studies at the Jordan College of Fine Arts at Butler University, one of the oldest music schools in the United States.
Max looks forward to the release of his next CD in August of 2010. This CD will feature his first big band in a live show at Hoyt Sherman Place.
For booking information or any other enquiries, you can contact Max here.
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“Wellman is a jazz vocalist whose crisp, clear tenor voice produces melodic interpretations that echo the likes of Harry Connick Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Buble.”
~ The Des Moines Register
Max Wellman burst on the jazz scene in Des Moines with the 2006 release of ‘Gimme the Keys’, an EP comprised of five covers, including fan-favorite “You Don’t Know Me”. Since then, Wellman has become well known indeed in area jazz circles. With influences ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to his local mentor Roxi Copland & a voice that evokes jazz legends, Wellman has become a mainstay on the live jazz scene as front man for assorted combos. His growing resume is highlighted so far by the chance to open for Grammy nominee Vanessa Carlton as part of Des Moines’ Nitefall on the River series. Wellman has also headlined for Des Moines’ Jazz in July series, the Des Moines Art Festival, and many other big events.
On May 30th of 2009, Wellman released his first full-length album, ‘Comes Love’, once again to local acclaim. The CD features four original pieces written by Max along with eight covers that include a duet with Roxi Copland on Billie Holiday’s soulful tune, “Don’t Explain”. ‘Comes Love’ can be purchased on iTunes, CDBaby, or at several local venues.
In September of ’09, Wellman will move to Indianapolis, a city that has produced the likes of Hoagy Carmichael and Freddie Hubbard, to study Vocal Performance and Jazz Studies at the Jordan College of Fine Arts at Butler University, one of the oldest music schools in the United States.
Max looks forward to the release of his next CD in August of 2010. This CD will feature his first big band in a live show at Hoyt Sherman Place.
For booking information or any other enquiries, you can contact Max here.
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