Bender is constantly seeks to evolve, be it as an instrumentalist or as a composer. As leader of different bands, he takes advantage of the particular natures of these projects to showcase his versatile facets as a composer and leader. He has released a number of albums, the most recent being Maxime Bender Universal Sky “Fall & Rise” under the Italian label Cam Jazz.

Today, Maxime Bender is well known in the European jazz scene, having performed at several renowned festivals as well as many clubs and other venues across the world.