Max Mahmood is a 17-year-old drummer with a solid foundation in both jazz and heavy
music. He began formal lessons at age 6 and was performing with bands by 8. His
playing blends technical precision with creative range, developed through years
of touring with hardcore and death metal bands, as well as studying
and performing jazz at a high level.
He was the first freshman in 20 years to be accepted into the Berkeley High
School Jazz Ensemble and currently plays in several groups around the Bay
Area including the California Jazz Conservatory's Advanced High School Jazz Workshop and Studio Band.
He's studied at Cuba's renowned Escuela Nacional de Arte and has received
multiple honors at jazz festivals for solo and ensemble performance.
Max's discography includes recent work with Manos de Fierro, Iron Front, and
Four Winds Away, among others. He brings a rare mix of discipline, versatility,
and live experience to every project he joins.
Taco Fest 2025 (@jooon696)
Recording at Sharkbite Studios with Zack Ohren, 2024
Recording at The Panda Studios with Charles Toshio, 2025
