Author Archives: maxjohnkmusic

Hello friends, hitting your inbox to let you in on an exciting bit of news. My new album, Nightbound, has been completed, and is available for preorder now. You can listen to the first track, “Waste Heat” on Bandcamp. The full album will be release on October 1st, 2026. https://maxjohnk.bandcamp.com/album/nightbound Nightbound is my first albumContinue reading “NIGHTBOUND”

Hey all, hope this finds you well. A quick note to let you know that I’m playing quite a bit in Mpls and the region over the next 6 weeks. I’m especially excited for my upcoming trio show in the Starlight Room at Icehouse on July 29. 2 Sets beginning at 8pm, featuring music-monsters EthanContinue reading “MJ Trio @ Icehouse 7/29! / Summer gigs”

Hello everyone, I hope this finds you well. A quick note here to remind / inform you that my original modern jazz project, Max Johnk + Allweather, is playing at Jazz Central Studios in Minneapolis tomorrow, April 3rd, at 8 pm. I’m beyond excited to play with this new version of the band, featuring aContinue reading “Max Johnk + Allweather @ Jazz Central Studios – April 3, 2026”

Pleased to let you all know that I’ll be making my first gig at Berlin in Minneapolis this Friday! On the early set with my good friends Jordan Christianson and Chresten Hyde. Some underplayed tunes, some originals, a few classics. Very pleased to be at this club- one of the best places to experience liveContinue reading “Max Johnk Trio @ Berlin – Feb 20”

This schedule is up belatedly- come out to something! Summer continues apace. Best, -Max

Hey friends, happy to report the next few weeks will be busy and full of music- hit the gig list to check out what’s going on! Had the chance to play out with both my original projects recently. Looking forward to doing more with these players! Check out what we got up to below: