Jazz Articles about Max Weinberg

Max Weinberg: The Max Weinberg 7

by Jim Santella
April 1, 2001

What a crazy bunch of guys. Much of their album is sampled at www.maxweinberg7.com . Piano-led boogie-woogie, rock & roll vocals, up-tempo, jitterbug swing, and a whole lotta party fun makes for an entertaining album. Scott Healy's dynamic piano acrobatics lead the way, while Max Weinberg and horns contribute swinging banter. This is music for serious swing dancers. “Walk Right In," a jump blues, recalls the enthusiasm of Johnny Otis, Louis Jordan, and Louie Prima. Oh yeah.

Drummer Weinberg, who ...