Max König

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Naarm/Melbourne

“The saxophone firm in his grasp, he cuts a towering figure, swaying back and forth in a mystical trance. One moment he is serenading the audience with sweet, sonorous, meditative tones, another moment he threads a rich tapestry of ornamentations, then he blows the house down with rapid fire, stream-of-consciousness sketches, shapes and guttural bellowing.
 Max König is a unique sound, sight and spirit to behold.”
 Drawing inspiration from the giants of jazz and the great canon of Arabic, Turkish and klezmer music, Max König and his ensemble aim to create a cutting edge, unique and distinctive sound by combining traditional music with modern sounds and improvisation. König's compositions are a testament to the power of music as a unifying force, transcending cultural and religious boundaries. The saxophonist's commanding stage presence and virtuosic skills, alongside his first class band, forge a truly profound musical and spiritual odyssey.