Saxofonist

The title Tenor Madness might suggest magnificent singing. Far from it! This concert features two outstanding European tenor saxophonists and their all-star bands: British musician Emma Rawicz, who describes herself as a “noise architect,” sees colours when she hears music. This translates into a playing style rich in sonic nuances. Norwegian Marius Neset is known for his virtuosic technique and creative improvisations, and with his small ensemble he conjures a fireworks display of orchestral colours. An evening that showcases the full tonal spectrum of the tenor saxophone.

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Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic “Tenor Madness”

Berliner Philharmonie

DR Big Band and Marius Neset have found a very special musical chemistry – created through many years of close and dynamic collaboration, which culminated last season at the band's anniversary gala.

DR Big Band, Marius Neset & JazzKamikaze

DR Koncerthuset

Maximalist saxophones merge with the pulse and precision of world class contemporary ensemble the London Sinfonietta in the Norwegian premiere of Changes.  

Marius Neset has spent the last two decades reimagining the sound palette of contemporary jazz.  Known for his ecstatic compositional style, the Norwegian saxophonist takes a defiantly maximalist approach, placing his spontaneous horn playing alongside lush orchestral arrangements. In this concert, his relentless improvisations are accompanied by the pulse and precision of the London Sinfonietta. 

Marius Neset - Oslo

Kulturslottet Soria Moria

Marius Neset has spent the last two decades reimagining the sound palette of contemporary jazz. 

Known for his ecstatic compositional style, the Norwegian saxophonist takes a defiantly maximalist approach, placing his spontaneous horn playing alongside lush orchestral arrangements. In this concert, his relentless improvisations are accompanied by the pulse and precision of the London Sinfonietta.

London Sinfonietta & Marius Neset

Southbank Centre

Marius Neset has spent the last two decades reimagining the sound palette of contemporary jazz. Known for his ecstatic compositional style, the Norwegian saxophonist takes a defiantly maximalist approach, placing his spontaneous horn playing alongside lush orchestral arrangements that sound like they’ve been written in watercolour.

Four Spirits with Abel Selaocoe

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

How do you celebrate a band that has been at the forefront of the beat for 60 years and has been connected to most of the international jazz scene?

Saxofonist

Marius Neset

Events

Past events

Feb 18, 2026

Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic “Tenor Madness” · Berliner Philharmoniker

Feb 6, 2026

DR Big Band, Marius Neset & JazzKamikaze · DR Big Band

Future and recently performed repertoire

Saxophone in Ephemerality and Recurrence by Layegh

Southbank Centre

Saxophone in Changes by Neset

Southbank Centre

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