Max Kortlander
Max Kortlander | |
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| Born | September 1, 1890 Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USA |
| Died | October 11, 1961 New York, USA |
| Resting place | Greenwood 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.