Double Bass · Jazz · Buenos Aires
MaximilianoKirszner
Jazz double bass player in Buenos Aires.
Educator and composer.
Double Bass · Jazz · Buenos Aires
Jazz double bass player in Buenos Aires.
Educator and composer.
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 and Ernesto Jodos, and later work with Joëlle Léandre, John Hébert, Carlos Lastra and Rodrigo Domínguez. He was part of Enrique Norris's group for more than a decade.
He leads his steady trio with Ernesto Jodos and Carto Brandán and the group Universo Norris with Ernesto Jodos, Mariano Moreira and Carlos Lastra. He belongs to the LEIBA trio with Santiago Leibson and Nicolás Politzer, and plays in the ensembles led by Juan Pablo Arredondo, Eduardo Elía, among others. He has played in Tony Malaby's quartet on the saxophonist's visits to Buenos Aires, and has shared the stage with 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 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
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.
Ernesto Jodos piano · Mariano Moreira drums · Maximiliano Kirszner double bass
Musicians who shared projects with Enrique Norris, dedicated to keeping his legacy alive. Guests often join in, such as Carlos Lastra, Bárbara Togander, Paula Shocron, Pablo Díaz and Sergio Wagner.
With Ernesto Jodos and Pedro Cervera (since 2017)
Eduardo Elia Trio (since 2023)
With J. P. Arredondo and Nicolás Politzer (since 2025)
Trios that explore interaction, improvisation and a personal take on standards.
Featured
Two central chapters of his career, on video.
Live
Career
He has shared the stage with figures from the international jazz scene during their visits to Buenos Aires and on tour.
Lessons
Private lessons for all levels, in person in Buenos Aires and online.
Maximiliano Kirszner offers private lessons in double bass and improvisation, for beginners as well as musicians looking to deepen their command of the language of jazz. Each lesson adapts to the student's goals: technique, sound, repertoire, reading, interpretation and the development of a personal voice.
A graduate of the Jazz program at the Manuel de Falla Conservatory, he teaches in the Orchestras and Choirs Programs of the City of Buenos Aires and of San Martín.
Contact
For bookings, press or inquiries, send him a direct message on Instagram:
Instagram · @maxikirsznerYou can also listen to his music on Bandcamp and Spotify, browse his repertoire on Real Book Argentina or follow him on Instagram.
