Mark «Max» Swigart ... Musician ... Teacher... Songwriter

Mark «Max» Swigart has been seriously living, playing and teaching music for over 25 years. Proficient in all areas and styles of music—with emphasis in the woodwind instruments, keyboards, and drums—Swigart is particularly strong in double reeds, (oboe and English horn) and jazz improvisation (saxophone and flute).

He is a founding member of the touring and professional jazz group, New York City Swing, and has toured with well known bands throughout North America, Europe, and the Far East.

His career as recording soloist and backup musician includes working with Billy Eckstein, Joe Williams, Vic Damone, Al Dimielo, Jerry Lewis, Flip Wilson, Shecky Greene, Redd Foxx, Roy Clark, Bobby Gentry, Wayne Newton, Dionne Warwick, Vicky Sue Robinson, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Drifters, The Marvelettes, and the Angels.

Max Swigart Music Samples
Like jazz? You'll love Mark’s style. Sample Long Way From Home, with each of the 8 original songs written and performed by Swigart. Accompanied on guitar and bass by Lance Doss.
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Booking Max Swigart and the All Stars
Need entertainment for your club or private party?
Looking for a back-up musician for recording or performing?
Swigart can be booked with or without his All Stars.
Playing venues through Connecticut and NYC area.
Call 203-543-3287 or email for calendar availability and details.

Lessons with Max Swigart
Has playing an instrument always been a dream? Are you ‘stuck’ and want to improve/push your ability? Lessons could be the answer.

Swigart offers saxophone, flute, clarinet, and oboe lessons to students of all ages, and all levels, using expanded and applied teaching approaches. Stressing the importance of becoming independent, responsible, life-long learners, emphasis is focused on reinforcing proper practice habits and problem solving skills. Teaching since 1993.
Available for lessons in Southwestern CT. Call 203-543-3287 or email for details.

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