Max Marsillo - Short Stories (2025)

Short Stories is the debut album by drummer and composer Max Marsillo, originally from Akron, Ohio, and now based in New York City. The album is a collection of original compositions that showcase Marsillo’s diverse musical background, which includes performances with artists like Shelly Berg, Columbus Symphony, Benny Benack III, and Nu Deco Ensemble. Blending elements of jazz, fusion, and other genres, the music reflects his unique compositional voice, drawing inspiration from icons like Bach and Coltrane. It’s a rhythmically intense and melodically rich work that captures both his personal and professional journey as a musician.

Tracklist:
1-1 Max Marsillo - Snow Dance [7:03]
1-2 Max Marsillo - Darwin's Approval [4:13]
1-3 Max Marsillo - Blackbird [5:45]
1-4 Max Marsillo - There Will Always Be Another You [4:23]
1-5 Max Marsillo - Suki's Song [6:48]
1-6 Max Marsillo - Chicken or The Egg [5:51]
1-7 Max Marsillo - No Such Thing As A Secret [8:52]
1-8 Max Marsillo - Borrowed Time [7:25]