Max Kortlander

Max Kortlander
BornSeptember 1, 1890
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA
DiedOctober 11, 1961
New York, USA
Resting placeGreenwood Union Cemetery

Maximilian Joseph Kortlander (September 1, 1890 - October 11, 1961) was an American composer, arranger, and pianist. He is best known for his numerous piano rolls which he performed for QRS Music Technologies, Inc. He often collaborated with fellow QRS pianist and composer, Pete Wendling. A song they wrote together in 1922, 'Whenever You're Lonesome (Just Telephone Me)' has become a jazz standard.