Jazz Guitarist Max Bowen

Ann Arbor, MI

$75 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I play solo guitar renditions of American Songbook tunes and jazz standards. I've played countless background gigs over the past 15+ years and would love to provide classy and affordable music for your event. I can also put together duos, trios or larger groups depending on the event.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Christel G.

July 28, 2025
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Beautiful Jazz Music

Max and Kenji did a very nice job at our dinner party. They provided a very nice repertoire of music and having a guitarist and saxophonist really added a lot to our event. Thank you again!

Hired as: Jazz Guitarist


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Megan R.

April 30, 2024
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Great addition to our corporate event!

Max was a wonderful addition to our corporate event. He created a nice atmosphere and sounded amazing. Everyone enjoyed his music and he was great to work with. Showed up on time and delivered the experience I had hoped for.

Would hire again!

Hired as: Jazz Guitarist


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Jasma M.

February 28, 2024
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Prompt, professional and talented

Max accepted event literally just hours before and provided services. He arrived beforehand to setup. He played amazingly with just the right amount of volume to set the atmosphere during our corporate lunch. I’m looking forward to using him again and highly recommended. The theme was for our black history month activity “Featuring African Americans in Art”.

Hired as: Jazz Guitarist

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Jazz Guitarist Max Bowen

Thanks Jasma!

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Booking information

Price range: $75 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes

What to expect

I play solo guitar renditions of American Songbook tunes and jazz standards. I've played countless background gigs over the past 15+ years and would love to provide classy and affordable music for your event.

About

Max Bowen is an Ann Arbor born jazz guitarist. An alumnus of Community High School's jazz program, he recently completed a Masters of Music at University of Michigan. His influences include Grant Green, Barney Kessel, and Pat Martino. At Michigan he studied guitar privately with Miles Okazaki and performed with the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of professor Ellen Rowe. Max has performed in venues around the Midwest, including Cliff Bell's in Detroit, Andy's in Chicago, and Milwaukee's Jazz Estate. He recently toured with the hip-hop collective Ruby Yacht, opening for Future Islands.

Additional booking notes

I typically just need an outlet and a place to sit- keep it simple!

Past booked events

August 2025

07

Thursday

Grand Opening

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Sterling Heights, MI

July 2025

27

Sunday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Troy, MI

March 2025

13

Thursday

Grand Opening

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Southfield, MI

January 2025

18

Saturday

Corporate Event

8:30pm - 10:00pm

Maple Rapids, MI

November 2024

07

Thursday

Grand Opening

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Southfield, MI

August 2024

31

Saturday

Blue Llama

10:30pm - 11:55pm

31

Saturday

Private Event

1:00pm - 5:00pm

25

Sunday

Max Bowen Quartet at Ravens Club

6:00pm - 10:00pm

24

Saturday

Gus Snug (Clawson, Mich)

6:00pm - 9:00pm

April 2024

26

Friday

Corporate Event

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Troy, MI

February 2024

27

Tuesday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 12:00pm

Northville, MI

25

Sunday

Olivia Van Goor Trio

11:00am - 2:00pm

24

Saturday

Motorcity Wine

8:00pm - 11:00pm

23

Friday

FUMC Performance

7:00pm - 9:00pm

22

Thursday

Brad Billmaier Quartet

8:00pm - 10:00pm

21

Wednesday

Brad Billmaier Quartet

8:00pm - 10:00pm

19

Monday

Brad Billmaier Quartet

8:00pm - 10:00pm

04

Sunday

Jordan Rattner Quartet

7:00pm - 10:00pm

January 2024

25

Thursday

Rob Crozier's Fun Trio

7:00pm - 8:00pm

21

Sunday

Olivia Van Goor Trio

11:00am - 2:00pm

Influences and inspiration

Joe Pass, Barney Kessel, Pat Martino, Grant Green, Pat Metheny

Setup requirements

I typically just need an outlet and a place to sit- keep it simple!

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