Max Greger

Max Greger (April 2, 1926, Munich – August 15, 2015, Munich) was a German jazz musician, saxophonist, big band bandleader and conductor. He recorded over 150 records in jazz and pop music. In 1948 he founded his first sextet with acclaimed musicians, including Hugo Strasser. In 1959 he 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. His son, Max Greger Jr. and grandson, Max Greger Jr.Jr. are accomplished musicians as well.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 2, 1926 (Munich), Died August 15, 2015 (Munich)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: tenor saxophone

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Decca	DGG 51891		7/3/1954	Soft	Max Greger and his Combo		instrumentalist, tenor saxophone

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Greger, Max," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/318886.

Greger, Max. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/318886.

"Greger, Max." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.