Jeanne Wilde
Maxeen George’s cutting-edge, original compositions, are inspired by years of conversations and reflections captured in her notebooks.
Drawing inspiration from artists such as Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Radiohead, B.B. King, David Bowie and Pink Floyd, Maxeen studied jazz in Paris and has performed in numerous bands, including The Chubs, The Zebras, B. Blues, No Rules Paris, Cat People, Funny Cocktail, VOXI XIV, Bastard Wing, Waxamo, and now Crealience.
Recognised not only for her stormy, magnetic stage presence, Maxeen’s voice is instantly identifiable by its rich texture and emotional depth. Her original bluesy, jazzy, and contemporary compositions reflect decades of encounters with people around the world, woven into her unique artistic language.
Her versatility is widely admired, with performances ranging from busking in Berlin, London, and Paris, to playing legendary pubs such as the Anchor and the Neptune, to appearing at renowned festivals and iconic venues including Le Chat Noir, New Morning, and Batofar. Known for her remarkable ability to improvise effortlessly and at length across any genre, she attributes this skill to her synaesthesia—experiencing music visually, as if watching a film. For her, composing is a form of cinematic storytelling.
Maxeen continues to captivate audiences, who praise her work as “luscious” and “vividly dramatic.” Her intense, compelling energy remains both infectious and deeply inspiring.