It’s a league game, Donny! Royalties to Nestle! Stranded in Bermuda! 

With perfect form in the lanes and on the stand, trumpeter Max Darché exhibits humility equal to that of his proficiency on the horn. In this episode, we chat about the stylistic influence of being a soloist and a lead player, approaching our musical heroes in a way that is conducive to building relationships, and a bus ride home with a healthy array of disconcerting hazards! 

FEATURED RELEASE:

Steven Feifke Big Band 

“Kinetic” (2021) 

Getting to Know: Max! 

Maxilmilien Darché received his Graduate Degree from Purchase College in May 2008 after studying under the guidance of legendary Jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis. As a graduate student Darché was named as one of two inaugural James Moody Scholars. Prior to attending and receiving his undergraduate degree from Purchase College in 2006, Darché studied at Manhattan School of Music for several years, receiving tutelage from Lew Soloff and Vince Penzarella. 

Developing his career in music Darché has performed on Grammy Nominated Recordings and with various groups in New York and beyond, including appearances at Birdland, the Newport Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, and on Broadway. Darché has performed as a member of the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra of New York (the successor to the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band) since 2009, past performances include the NEA Jazz Masters Award Concert, the Blue Note Jazz Club NYC, the Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center. Darché has performed with jazz greats Ray Vega, Bob Mintzer, Renee Rosnes, Lew Soloff, Todd Coolman, Gary Smulyan, Dick Oatts, and Tom Harrell, among others. Darché also provides instruction to younger musicians, serving as a Professor of Music at Sacred Heart University. 

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel here!