Walter Sax Big Band

Training, passion, and excellence in the art of the saxophone

Founded and directed by Walter Geromet, the Walter Sax Big Band is a large orchestra made up of a carefully selected group of saxophonists, musicians, and singers. With more than 15 years of experience, it has established itself as one of the most powerful and original projects in the jazz and swing scene in Spain.

Its impressive horn section features 15 saxophones, from soprano to baritone, alongside a solid rhythm section made up of bass, drums, guitar, and piano, as well as the collaboration of outstanding solo singers. From its beginnings, this formation has worked with some of the most relevant voices in jazz, soul, and musical theatre in the country, including Noa Lur, Sheila Blanco, Miguel Ángel Cortés, Verónica Costilla, Cris de la Osa, John O’ Brien, Yaiza López, Celia Carballo, and Marcos Bartolomé. Its rich and dynamic sound is often enhanced by additional percussion, choirs, and special guests from different artistic disciplines.

Throughout its career, the Walter Sax Big Band has performed more than 150 concerts in theatres, venues, and festivals across Madrid and other cities, earning recognition from both audiences and critics. Among its most notable appearances are the Madrid International Jazz Festival, Toledo International Jazz Festival, Teatro Monumental, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Teatro Real, Sala Galileo Galilei, Café Berlín, Sala Villanos, Bogui Jazz, Mar de Vigo Auditorium, Music Festival of the High Atlas of Imilchil (Morocco), Casa de América, Platea Madrid, Palacio de los Duques de Pastrana, and the Network of Theatres of the Community of Madrid.

The repertoire of the Walter Sax Big Band ranges from traditional swing and jazz to soul, contemporary jazz, and musical theatre, combining tributes to the great classics with a modern vision. Its artistic proposal integrates music, staging, and performance, developing versatile programmes that evolve according to each project.

Its arrangements are inspired by the golden age of swing, with influences from figures such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Quincy Jones, and Duke Ellington, among others, and include both adaptations of iconic musicals such as Chicago or Porgy and Bess, as well as modern arrangements and original compositions written specifically for the ensemble.

More than a concert, a performance by the Walter Sax Big Band is a true musical journey full of emotion, elegance, and infectious energy.