Table of Biography
Maxi Jazz is a late British musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and DJ. Maxi Jazz rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the British electronic band “Faithless” from 1995 to 2011 and from 2015 to 2016.
Early Life
Born as Maxwell Fraser, known by his stage name Maxi Jazz was born on the 14th of June 1957, in Brixton, Lambeth, London, England. At the age of 65 years old, he passed away and held British nationality. He has a birth sign of Gemini while his ethnic background and religious beliefs are yet to be disclosed.
Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding his parents siblings, and childhood. He has kept his personal life and family life private and hidden from the eyes of the general public and media. However, in an Instagram post, he posted his old photo with his mother and younger brother whose names are still unknown.
Caption: Maxi Jazz with his family (Source: Instagram)
Till the time of his death, he did not disclose his formal education. However, he may have attended a local community school in his hometown Brixton. Later, he might have dropped out of college to pursue a music career.
Maxi Jazz – Death
At the age of 65 years old, he died “peacefully in his sleep” at his home in South London on 23 December 2022. In addition, his funeral was held on 30 January 2023.
Professional Career
Before his music career took off, Maxi Jazz had a diverse background. He worked as a fashion designer, club promoter, and social worker. However, it was his passion for music that eventually led him to pursue a career in the industry.
In 1995, he co-founded Faithless along with Sister Bliss and Rollo Armstrong. The group quickly gained popularity with their unique blend of electronic, dance, and trance music, combined with thought-provoking lyrics.
Faithless released several critically acclaimed albums, including “Reverence” (1996), “Sunday 8 PM” (1998), and “Outrospective” (2001), which spawned hit singles like “Insomnia,” “God Is a DJ,” and “We Come 1.”
Caption: Maxi Jazz singing in the concert (Source: Proti šedi)
His distinctive voice and his ability to infuse spirituality and social commentary into his lyrics set him apart as a frontman. His powerful performances and collaborations with other artists further solidified his reputation as a dynamic and influential figure in the music scene.
From 1995 until 2011, he performed and recorded with Faithless. In 2015 and 2016, he rejoined the group under the Faithless 2.0 banner. His final live performance with the band was on August 31, 2016, at Ibiza Rocks.
In addition to his work with Faithless, Maxi has also collaborated with various artists and musicians on solo projects. He released his debut solo album, “Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys,” in 2005, showcasing his versatility as a musician beyond the electronic music realm.
On October 20, 2018, he appeared on stage as part of the Gatecrasher Classical event at Sheffield Arena, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Gatecrasher brand. He contributed vocals to the Vintage Culture single “Commotion” in 2022.
Net Worth 2024
During his profession as a musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, and DJ, he has earned a good sum of money in his career. At the time of his death, his net worth was around $12 million while his earnings and salary are still a mystery.
Relationship Status
Regarding his personal life, Maxi Jazz has not shared any information regarding his relationship status till the time of his death. It is unclear whether was married or not nor was dating someone or not. Till the time of his death, he lived a life far from all the media attention and lived a private life.
Body Measurement
Caption: Maxi walking in the street (Source: Instagram)
Maxi stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and he weighs average. However, he has a bald head with brown eyes colour and his other body measurements are still unknown.
Maxi Jazz – Social Media
This man is no longer alive in this world but he was active on social such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook when he was alive. On his Instagram page ‘@maxijazz_official’ there are over 37.4k followers.
Likewise, there are over 22k followers on his Facebook page and over 2.1k followers on his Twitter page ‘@KoolDJ_MaxiJazz.’