Maxx McGathey is a Chicago-based pianist, composer, music director, bandleader and educator. His projects include the retro-horror-infused “doom funk” band Gramps The Vamp, the orchestral spaghetti-western themed project Dark Canyon, and his new 11-piece noir-jazz composing project “Imaginary Eyes”.

Also a film composer, Maxx has written and performed 6 feature-length live film scores for clients like WBEZ, The Music Box Theater and the Chicago Park District’s “Movies in the Parks”. In addition to his original music, Maxx loves playing classic jazz standards in the "stride piano" style, appearing as a resident performer every summer at Yellowstone National Park's historic Old Faithful Inn.

Maxx is also a prolific collaborator, having performed or recorded with Chicago acts like Divino Niño, V.V. Lightbody, Ric Wilson, David Quinn, and Secret Colours (to name a few).

Every Tuesday & Wednesday, we present Chicago’s top jazz artists in a lively atmosphere, full of cocktail-shaking and spirited conversation.

6pm doors / 9pm show / 2 sets / no cover