Guitarist and composer Max Walker took us by surprise earlier this year, when his magnificent second album Chronostasis made its way to our ears, and we’ve been under his spell ever since. Intricate and emotionally resonant, the record is a bold reflection on his relocation from Seattle to LA, brimming with dazzling guitar work, a strong sense of rhythm and rich ensemble interplay. A student of jazz and rock in equal measure, Walker also draws from the legacy of guitar greats like Allan Holdsworth and Tim Miller, while carving out a sound entirely his own. So we’re beyond excited to have him take the reins of this month’s mixtape, packed with gems that inspire his singular voice. Press play and enjoy!
- Donny McCaslin – Stadium Jazz
[Greenleaf Music] - Tim Miller – Lift
- John Escreet – He Who Dares
[Whirlwind Recordings] - Allan Holdsworth – Above and Below
[Polydor / CREAM Records] - Ben Monder – My One and Only Love
[Sunnyside] - Jacob Mann, Max Ox – Prom Night
- Pat Metheny – Change of Heart
[Geffen Records] - Ben van Gelder, Reinier Baas – Charles
[Do You Mind?] - Phronesis – Urban Control
[Edition Records] - Meshuggah – Do Not Look Down
[Nuclear Blast] - Hermeto Pascoal, Miles Davis – Little Church
[Columbia]
Last month, Seattle-born, Los Angeles-based guitarist