- BIO -
Makross started in 2011 in the city of Malmö, Sweden, with the intention of exploring jazz composition and improvisation within a chordless structure. This was during a time when the collective band format was the thing as opposed to a solo artist with a backing band, and that has always shaped Makross musical philosophy. It's all about the group, making eachother sound great and creativity in the spur of the moment.
Their first album "Det är inte så lätt" was released in 2012 on Havtorn Records, and the latest and fifth one in 2025 titled "Absolut Makross".
The roots has always been the american jazz of the 50's and 60's with a freer approach, swinging and dynamic interplay.
All members contributes with compositions and their own flair, and it's that mix that gives Makross their distinct sound.
Since the start in 2011 Makross has toured across Europe and collaborated with some of the best jazz musicians of the Nordic countries: Fabian Kallerdahl, Lisbeth Diers, Elin Forkelid, Maggi Olin and Daniel Fredriksson.
Makross charming jazz music has earned them a spot in second hand vinyl crates all over Sweden!
Photo: Cesare Righetti
"THEY BASE THEIR ARRANGEMENTS and and performance on an American jazz tradition as well as a Swedish one. But it's important to underline that they have a personal, independent style.
The energy and joy for playing is contagious, it's entertaining. Terms like swinging and spreaders of joy are fitting!"
- Bo Bjelvehammar, Magasin Opulens
"All-IN-ALL, 'Kapitel 2 - vilken lycka' is one this years biggest uppers. You simply can't be in a bad mood when Makross goes off. Strongly recommended.
-Daniel Gustavsson, Lira
”FRESH AND FIERCE, explosive and serene in a great big mix. It’s swinging most of the time, the interplay between the four is impressive. Also the often excellent and elaborate compositions that sometimes are presented in the intricate way that Warne Marsh and Lee Konitz used to do.”
-Jan Olsson, DIGJazz
"UNDOUBTLY, Makross has managed to find a sound with a strong foundation in the American jazztradition as well as the Swedish. The group often sounds bigger than it is and even if this a young group, they are so deeply rooted in the tradition that their music should be able to speak to an older audience."
-Lennart Götesson, Dala-demokraten
"THE MUSIC OF MAKROSS is in many ways uncomplicated, but it has that free feel and at the same time sympathetic and captivating melodies… Both saxophonists plays logical solos and are backed by a supporting and varied rhythm section in the form of Andreas Henningsson and Kristoffer Rostedt. A very nice album and now there is no excuse not to dust off the old record player that many have in their attics…”
–Jan Strand, Orkesterjournalen
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