Max Haymer

Max Haymer, 25, was born and raised in Los Angeles. He began his classical piano studies at the age of seven and was introduced to jazz piano at the age of 14.

He studied with the great LA based pianist Tamir Hendelman through high school and went on to continue his music education at UC Irvine, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors and a Bachelor of Music degree in 2007. At Irvine, Haymer studied Jazz Performance with Kei Akagi, Darek Oles, Bobby Rodriguez, and the late Sherman Ferguson. During that time, he also studied Musical Theater Direction with Dr. Gary Busby.

Haymer has won 2nd prizes at the Montreux Jazz Festival Solo Piano Competition and the Great American Jazz Piano Competition in Jacksonville Florida, and was a finalist in the Horace Silver Piano Competition and UWF Phillips Jazz Piano Competition. He was also named a Rising Star by the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

In 2006, Haymer debuted with his trio at the world famous Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood. Since then he has returned there regularly, as well as other numerous Southern California venues including the Jazz Bakery and Vibrato.

In 2008, Haymer released his debut album, Pickpocket Witness. The album is comprised entirely of Haymer's original compositions.

Haymer has had the pleasure of recording and performing with many amazing artists, including Mike Stern, Cindy Blackman, Joel Frahm, John Ellis, Greg Hutchinson, Andy Galore, Ernie Andrews, Justo Almario, Andrew Heringer, Brian Swartz, Munyungo Jackson, Bobby Rodriguez and Barbara Morrison.

Haymer now resides in New York City, where he has performed at many of the local clubs and venues such as 55 Bar, Miles Cafe, Swing 46, Smalls, and BB Kings. He has also served as Musical Director for the Music Theatre of Connecticut.

Haymer looks to continue composing, performing and working on the East and West coasts.