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!

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Nils Landgren, trombone and vocals

Alte Oper

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

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.

Ida Sand

Events

Upcoming events

1 - 3 Oct, 2026

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

Past events

May 5, 2026

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

Mar 26, 2026

Nils Landgren, trombone and vocals · Alte Oper Frankfurt

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