Max Greger

Max Greger (German: [maks ˈɡʁeːɡɐ] ⓘ; 2 April 1926, in Munich – 15 August 2015, in Munich) was a German jazz musician, saxophonist, big band bandleader and conductor.

[1][2][3] In 1948 he founded his first sextet with acclaimed musicians, including Hugo Strasser.

In 1959 his orchestra was the first western orchestra to tour the Soviet Union.

In 1963 he put together a top orchestra for ZDF, which for years supported all major TV shows.

[2] His son, Max Greger Jr. and grandson, Max Greger III are accomplished musicians as well.

Max Greger, 2008
Max Greger's memorial plaque