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

Late Night Concert I: “Music from Five Centuries”

SZENE Salzburg

In this series, the Berliner Philharmoniker and guests spark enthusiasm for classical music and take a closer look at the art of composing. In moderated concerts, they demonstrate the sound colours of the instruments or show how nature can sound.  In our Queen of Christmas special with horn player Sarah Willis and her colleagues, it gets turbulent and enchanting – Sebastian Heindl provides support on the organ.

Jonathon Robert Ramsay

Events

Past events

May 5, 2026

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

Mar 30, 2026

Late Night Concert I: “Music from Five Centuries” · Berliner Philharmoniker

Future and recently performed repertoire

Trombone in Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2 by Shostakovich

Berliner Philharmoniker

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