Max Bruten presents: Familial Tides

Guitarist and composer Max Bruten returns to the Jazzlab stage with Familial Tides, a program of original music exploring the pull of family, heritage, and self-discovery. Reflecting on the enduring influence of the people and places that shape us, these compositions trace the currents that carry us away from—and back toward—our roots. Drawing inspiration from the atmospheric depth of Radiohead, the harmonic sophistication of Kurt Rosenwinkel, the orchestral imagination of Duke Ellington, and the spiritual explorations of Sun Ra and Alice Coltrane, Familial Tidesmoves fluidly between intimacy and expansiveness. Rich melodies, layered textures, and open-ended improvisation come together to create a deeply personal musical narrative. With a program of evocative new compositions and a singular artistic vision, Familial Tides promises an immersive and moving concert experience not to be missed.