The Max Wagner Quartet with special guest Derek Banach

“Whether he’s playing sax, singing or scattin’, Max Wagner is a guarantee to grab your

attention, put a smile on your face and satisfy even the most discerning jazz fan!”

-Arturo Gómez -Music Director-Jazz 89 KUVO, Denver

MAX WAGNER

Saxophonist / Vocalist / Composer / Lyricist ...that cat can scat!

Max Wagner is a dynamic and accomplished saxophonist and Jazz vocalist. He has received

notice in DOWNBEAT magazine, been described by the Denver Post as “a powerful and

innovative soloist”, by Westword as “Denver’s candidate for the ‘Alto Madness’ award”, and in

the Coloradoan as a “world class Jazz artist”. The Kansas City Star says “Max Wagner’s music

is food for the soul.” Max has worked with many of the great Jazz Artists of our time, and has

performed across the country in Concert, at Jazz Festivals, in Jazz Clubs, and performed live

on Radio and Television. His latest CDs, “Gratitude” and “Night Song” were each named

album of the month by Denver’s nationally top-rated Jazz radio station, KUVO; and also

received national airplay. He lives by the premise that in music, and in Jazz in particular,

"saying something” is still the bottom line. For Wagner, Jazz is more than music—it is a

profound expression of humanity, a bridge between artist and listener, and a legacy of love and

creativity.

For this Denver Jazz Fest performance, Max will be joined by a stellar Rhythm Section of

Pianist, Dave Hanson, Domi Edson on Bass, and Mike Marlier at the Drum set; plus special

guest, Trumpeter, Derek Banach.

The Quartet and Quintet will perform a program of BeBop and Post Bop classics, Brazilian

treasures, great Standards, and MORE!

“Every moment in a Jazz performance is the moment of truth.”

–Max Wagner