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Max Greger (April 2, 1926, in Munich – August 15, 2015, in Munich) was a German jazz musician, saxophonist, big band bandleader and conductor. He recorded over 150 records in jazz and pop music.[1][2][3]
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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.[2]
His son, Max Greger Jr. and grandson, Max Greger Jr.Jr. are accomplished musicians as well.[2]