Trombonist

A welcome guest at the Festspielhaus for years, Nils Landgren is one of the defining personalities of European jazz. For his 70th birthday and after 50 years on stage, he is fulfilling his long-cherished wish: performing concerts with a symphony orchestra. The arrangements are by Vince Mendoza, a Grammy-winning American composer and one of the most renowned orchestral arrangers of our time.

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Nils Landgren

Festspielhaus Baden-Baden

His trademark: the bright red trombone. His sound: powerful, groovy, unique. The Swedish trombonist and singer Nils Landgren – also known as Mr. Red Horn – has shaped the European jazz scene since the mid-1990s. This is thanks to his versatility, creative curiosity, and his ever-present joy in making music. Now, this bundle of energy turns 70 and celebrates the milestone with a special concert. Joining him are members of the Berliner Philharmoniker and jazz luminaries such as saxophonist Magnus Lindgren, pianist Michael Wollny, and singers China Moses and Viktoria Tolstoy.

Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic Happy Birthday, Nils!

Berliner Philharmoniker

Mr Red Horn turns 70 - and gives himself and his audience a present: Nils Landgren fulfils his heart's desire and organises a concert evening with a large classical orchestra. Composer Vince Mendoza has arranged the best songs from the career of the busy Swedish trombonist, composer, producer and singer for a live performance in a symphonic setting. A new sonic dimension emerges from the nucleus of the trio formation. Nils Landgren is already looking forward to the sonic experience: "The powerful embrace of a symphony orchestra is the greatest thing for a musician like me, who comes from a small village in Sweden. It's something I dreamed of as a young man, and I hope my experience will be yours too!

Nils Landgren, trombone and vocals

Alte Oper

Guest Concert

‘Come on in’ is the warm invitation from the Alte Oper, aimed in particular at people who have never attended a classical music concert at the Alte Oper, or perhaps not for a long time. The offer at a fixed price includes not only a concert visit, but also exclusive participation in the Newcomer Lounge one hour before the concert begins: presenter Bastian Korff provides insights into the evening's works and introduces people from the concert area who talk about their passion for music and their profession. There will be an opportunity to chat with other newcomers during the interval.

Welcome: Nils Landgren

For many years, the man with the red trombone dreamed of celebrating a musical Christmas in the company of good friends and with a selection of very different Christmas carols that he had encountered over the course of his career. In 2006 the time had come, and because "Christmas With My Friends" was soon considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the most beautiful Christmas records ever recorded, several editions have since been produced. This format now also takes place with great regularity at the Rheingau Music Festival and attracts not only true jazz fans, but a broad audience during Advent to the beautiful Kurhaus Wiesbaden. With his musical confidants Jonas Knutsson, Johan Norberg, Clas Lassbo and the four singers Ida Sand, Sharon Dyall, Jessica Pilnäs and Jeanette Köhn, Nils Landgren ventures into traditional songs and cover versions of exquisite Christmas carols in this concert.

Nils Landgren: “Christmas with my friends”

Friedrich-von-Thiersch-Saal

Winter Magic – Christmas with my Friends

Holstenhallen

The Radio Jazz Group – now finally in Gothenburg – together with their artistic director Nils Landgren in a concert entirely dedicated to the legendary trombonist Eje Thelin and his music.

The concert's main number is the suite "Raggruppamento", a kind of closing of Eje Thelin's musical life. Eje's unique, virtuoso and melodious trombone playing is carried on here by Nils Landgren - a very worthy heir who himself found great inspiration in his meetings with Eje and was in the orchestra when the Radiojazzgruppen last played the music in the late 80s. The music is consistently lyrical and very well composed and goes from ballads to beats to real swing. Joy of playing all the way during an evening that will leave an imprint in jazz history.

The Radio Jazz Group and Nils Landgren play Eje Thelin

Göteborgs Symfoniker

Uncovering commonalities rather than emphasizing differences: In a bold sonic experiment, soprano Jeanette Köhn, an exquisite jazz ensemble led by trombonist Nils Landgren, and the chamber choir of the Wiesbaden Bach Choir come together to place well-known works by Bach and other Baroque composers in a new context. Their artistic tools: a sense of style, sensitivity, mutual listening, and, last but not least, masterful mastery of instrument and voice. The result: a sonic revelation for jazz and classical music lovers alike. Rarely has crossover been experienced so pure and clear!

“New Eyes on Baroque” with Nils Landgren

Luther Church Wiesbaden

This year, the party atmosphere will be on again when the Funk Unit, led by Nils Landgren and his red trombone, rocks the Schafhof stud farm. Following their concert two years ago on the lake stage in the impressive gardens of Vollrads Castle, these dedicated musicians are back this year at the Rheingau Music Festival, where they have already warmed up their audiences several times in the past. As always, brilliant brass sections alternate with ecstatic solos, and with danceable beats, brilliant tempo increases, cool vocals, and powerful melodies, this dream team of sweaty funk workers gets the crowd going. This band celebrates the groove – join in the fun!

Nils Landgren Funk Unit

Gestüt Schafhof

It has become a beautiful tradition toMogens DahlThe Chamber Choir opens the Copenhagen Light Festival this year with a concert entitled "The Choir of Light" dedicated to light.

MOGENS DAHLCHAMBER CHOIR - The Choir of Light

Mogens Dahl Koncertsal

Jazz legend Nils Landgren and musicians visit the Berwaldhallen and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra for a full evening where music from the album Some Other Time (A tribute to Leonard Bernstein) has been arranged for 15 wind players, harp, percussion and jazz trio. New and old jazz stars such as Joe Sample, Kurt Weill and Michael Wollny are also highlighted in this innovative concert.

Nils Landgren Meets Sweden's Radio Symphony Orchestra

SR Berwaldhallen

If you don't already know, you just have to listen to the Swedish world trombonist Nils "Nisse" Landgren. When he blows one of his homeland's beautiful melodies on his iconic red trombone, time stands still - until he opens up his huge arsenal of jazzy and funky expressions, which infect everyone who listens.

DR Big Band & Nils Landgren

DR Koncerthuset

The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual Gärdet concert by the Maritime Museum is an indispensable tradition for Stockholmers. It’s a chance to pack a picnic basket or buy food on-site and enjoy sublime music and perhpaps a sing-along on the green grass.

The open-air Gärdet Concert

Love of my life – Nils Landgren & friends

Berwaldhallen

Sparkling sounds of jazz and musicals as superb trombone player Nils Landgren and his band join the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Original compositions are woven together with Bernstein’s rich trove of songs for a concert of warmth and togetherness.

To Broadway with Nils Landgren

Göteborgs Konserthus

Michael Wollny has long been one of the most adventurous figures on the European jazz scene. In this programme, the pianist revisits four of his musical projects, each exploring different styles, collaborations and sound worlds. In his solo Winterreise, he reimagines Schubert’s famous song cycle as darkly Romantic jazz improvisations.

Trombonist

Nils Landgren

Events

Upcoming events

1 - 3 Oct, 2026

Love of my life – Nils Landgren & friends · Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

23 - 24 Oct, 2026

To Broadway with Nils Landgren · Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Apr 29, 2027

Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic “Wanderlust” with Michael Wollny & Friends · Berliner Philharmoniker

Past events

May 30, 2026

Nils Landgren · Festspielhaus Baden-Baden

May 5, 2026

Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic Happy Birthday, Nils! · Berliner Philharmoniker

Future and recently performed repertoire

Trombone in O Mistress Mine by Lindberg

Mogens Dahl Koncertsal

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