Jazz pianist and band leader. During late ‘60s led his Sextet – seen at clubs and dances throughout the area.

His jazz Trio performed at Gambrinus, and as house band at the Playboy Club in the ‘60s-70s featuring Maxwell (piano), Bob Hirschmann (guitar ex-Originals), and John Sanpery (drums).

The George Maxwell Combo at Dundalk High School – 1966
Courtesy of Dundalk Patapsco Neck Historical Society
George Maxwell Sextet at Dundalk High School – 1967
George Maxwell Trio – 1968 – L-R: Sanpery, Maxwell, Hirschmann.
Courtesy of Bobby Hirschmann

After the Playboy Club burned down the group split up. Hirschmann continued performing under the stage name Bobby Mann. Maxwell eventually moved to Philadelphia and then L.A. and continued to play music and record.

Also see – Jessica Williams.

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