BIO
MAX RESTAINO
UK Jazz‑Pop Visionary — Reinventing the Mainstream
Musician · Singer‑Songwriter · Producer · Composer ·
Multi‑Instrumentalist
Max Restaino is a sought‑after, dynamic live performer and accomplished artist, known for his distinctive Jazz‑Pop fusion. He skilfully blends saxophone, piano, and accordion to create a unique musical experience for audiences worldwide.
As a prolific songwriter, producer, and composer, Max crafts original music and writes for other artists. His work has received extensive airplay on BBC Radio, BBC News, Netflix, and Sky TV. He performs his own original music across the UK and Ireland, bringing world‑class entertainment to theatres, arenas, festivals, weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Recent BBC Radio Highlights
• "Life Behind Bars" — featured on BBC Introducing East Midlands (Notts, Derby & Leicester), February 2026
• "Here For Christmas" (with Mike Read and Phil Springer) — aired on BBC News and regional BBC stations, December 2025
• Album Play: Tracks from Another Rainy Night In Paris and debut album The Time It Takes broadcast across multiple BBC stations nationwide
• Track of the Week: At least seven songs selected as "Track of the Week" on various BBC regional shows
Notable Appearances & Credits
• Venues: London O₂ Arena · London Palladium · Airwaves Festival · Newark Festival (BBC Introducing Stage)
• Broadcast: BBC · BBC News · Sky TV · Netflix
• Awards: PRS Award Winner · TMA Award Nominee
• Social: FeedSpot Top 10 UK Jazz Influencers, 2025/2026
Composer · Producer · Collaborator
Worked with: Phil Springer, Mike Read, Mark S Jacobs, and more
Executive Producer: More Than Santa Baby — Feature Documentary, 2025/2026
Session Musician for: Peter Kay, Donny Osmond, Donny Most, Gary Barlow, and others
Tours: UK & Ireland — Support Artist for UB40, Tears For Fears, Steps, Peter Andre, and more
Discography
Albums: The Time It Takes · Another Rainy Night In Paris
EPs: One Christmas, Three Cities · Summer Shore: Biala · Word Of Love
Singles: Satisfied · Life Behind Bars · Here For Christmas · New York High · Angels Cry · Sugar Rush …and more
New Music Coming Soon 2026:
Giving Into Love — the powerful new single
Testimonials
‘H’ Steps ...
“We are delighted to have Max open for us – he is a star in the making. We loved his energy as a performer and his new single demonstrates he can back that up with the songs too. Make sure you get to the venue early!”
Phil Springer (Santa Baby Composer) ...
Max is a highly talented musician and performer and such fun to collaborate with. I value my work with Max very much and I’m still very impressed with what he did with a simple melody of mine – he created a wonderful record of our Christmas song “Here for Christmas”. My only regret is that we live so far apart we don’t get to work together in person.
Eliot Kennedy …
I have had the privilege of calling Max a friend since he was 11 years old. He always amazed me with his talent as a multi-instrumentalist musician, but he has now developed into a great songwriter and artist. It is a joy to see him perform live.
Mike Read…
Max Restaino? The words that spring to mind are, passion, commitment. drive, perfectionist, grafter, performer, multi-instrumentalist, great singer, gifted songwriter.
Liz Hobbs Group:
Max Restaino, “was ebullient, open, fun and so upbeat that his performance got the whole crowd going. Great songs, the sax was another asset and just so dedicated and focussed. He was great!”
Sony Music Latin -
New York – USA
Wonderful vocals here, watch out Michael Bublé.