Double Bass · Jazz · Buenos Aires
MaximilianoKirszner
Double bassist, educator and composer.
Photo: Pablo Astudillo · CC Recoleta, May 2026
Double Bass · Jazz · Buenos Aires
Double bassist, educator and composer.
Photo: Pablo Astudillo · CC Recoleta, May 2026
Photo: Pablo Astudillo · CC Recoleta, May 2026
Bio
Born in Buenos Aires in 1987, he graduated from the Jazz program at the Manuel de Falla Conservatory of Music.
His training began on classical double bass with Carlos Vega and Javier Dragún, followed by jazz studies with Jerónimo Carmona, Hernán Merlo, Ernesto Jodos and Enrique Norris, and later masterclasses with William Parker, Joëlle Léandre, John Hébert and Carlos Lastra.
He leads his steady trio with Ernesto Jodos and Carto Brandán and belongs to the LEIBA trio with Santiago Leibson and Nicolás Politzer, while also joining Tony Malaby's quartet on the saxophonist's visits to Buenos Aires. His stage partners include Dayna Stephens, John Hollenbeck, Giovanni Guidi, Gianluca Petrella, Filippo Orefice and Tony Glausi.
Five albums carry his name as a leader. In 2019 the National Fund for the Arts awarded him its Creation Grant, supporting research into music for solo double bass that culminated in Isla (2020). Alongside performing, he teaches double bass in the Orchestras and Choirs Program of the City of Buenos Aires and in San Martín's youth orchestra program.
Discography
Five albums as a leader and a body of work in collective ensembles, between composition and free improvisation.
As a leader
Edelman · Fermín Merlo
The trio's third album. Deepens the dialogue between composition and improvisation.
Edelman · Fermín Merlo
The trio's second album. Seven originals plus a tribute to Paul Motian.
Collaborations
Enrique Norris · double bass (2012–2022). Albums Tonadoda and Abierto por reformas.
Bandcamp ↗Projects
Active groups and collaborations where his language as a double bassist and composer unfolds.
Santiago Leibson piano
Maximiliano Kirszner double bass
Nicolás Politzer drums
More than a decade of work. Their music converses with jazz, classical music and Argentine music.
Maximiliano Kirszner double bass & direction
Ernesto Jodos piano
Carto Brandán drums
A deep dialogue between composition and improvisation with two key figures of Argentine jazz.
Lastra saxes · Shocron piano · Togander voice · Kirszner double bass · Moreira / Díaz drums
Musicians who shared projects with Enrique Norris, dedicated to keeping his legacy alive.
With Ernesto Jodos and Pedro Cervera
With J. P. Arredondo and Nicolás Politzer
Two trios that explore interaction, improvisation and a personal take on standards.
Featured
Two central chapters of his career, on video.
Live · Photo: Pablo Astudillo · CC Recoleta, May 2026
Career
He has shared the stage with figures from the international jazz scene during their visits to Buenos Aires and on tour.
Contact
For bookings, press or inquiries, write to him directly:
maxikirszner@gmail.comOr send him a direct message on Instagram (DM).
You can also listen to his music on Bandcamp and Spotify, browse his repertoire on Real Book Argentina or follow him on Instagram.
