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

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.

Jessica Pilnäs

Events

Past events

May 5, 2026

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

Dec 18, 2025

Nils Landgren: “Christmas with my friends” · Rheingau Musik Festival

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