World-renowned organist Brian Charette makes his Swedish premiere together with Mathias Sandberg (guitar) and Teppo Mäkynen (drums).

Brian Charette Trio

Västerås Konserthus

Melodic and warm jazz with roots in blues, bossa nova and Nordic sounds. Trombonist and composer Karin Hammar leads a quartet that has played together for over ten years and released several critically acclaimed albums.

Karin Hammar Fab 4

In fall 2026, the Swedish-Danish band David's Angels goes on tour together with world-renowned trumpeter and Grammy winner Ingrid Jensen. The collaboration spans 17 years, and this will be their last joint tour before the band goes their separate ways.

David's Angels feat. Ingrid Jensen

For the fifth year in a row, Jazzfestival Mosaic is being held, a collaboration between Jazzens Vänner and the cultural association Mosaic at Café Mosaic. Free admission.

Jazzfestival Mosaic 2026

Café Mosaic

Hans Backenroth celebrates his 60th birthday with a project that honors Ray Brown, Milt Jackson and the Modern Jazz Quartet. The repertoire includes classic compositions, arrangements by Ray and Milt, and personal interpretations.

A Tribute to Ray Brown at 100, Milt Jackson & the Modern Jazz Quartet

Sara Aldén – vocals, August Björn – piano, Daniel Andersson – double bass. Iconic jazz standards and original compositions rooted in Swedish folk music.

Sara Aldén Trio

The Catalan pianist, composer and singer Lucia Fumero makes her first appearance with Jazzens Vänner in Västerås with Folklore, an acclaimed double album in which she blends Catalan, Argentinian and Swiss traditions with the language of jazz.

Lucia Fumero – Folklore

An intoxicating blend of jazz and cinematic soundscapes. Opening act from 6:30 p.m.

Magnus Öström Group

Jonas Knutsson and Anders Persson present Petrichor, a musical hybrid with roots in jazz. Opening act from 6:30 p.m.: One Night Band from Sjövik Folk High School.

Petrichor

We close out the season with our traditional Christmas concert – an evening filled with swinging jazz and festive holiday spirit! The association's own musicians perform their favorites and classic jazz gems.

Christmas Concert with the Board Band

Jubilee gala with a gala concert and a specially commissioned big band for the 50th anniversary of Jazzens Vänner, along with the introduction of the Tillander Scholarship for young musicians.

Jubilee Concert – Jazzens Vänner 50 Years

The Fredrik Lindborg Trio and String Quartet is a unique band with great success. The band has been celebrated for its multilayered music, which both swings and is intricate, with elements of Swedish folk music and classical chamber music.

Fredrik Lindborg Trio and String Quartet

Helsingborgs Konserthus

Emmalisa Hallander is Sweden's latest rising star in the jazz firmament. With the Monica Zetterlund Scholarship and a Tokyo tour behind her, the vocalist and composer, currently touring with her latest album, continues to take the Swedish jazz scene by storm. In March 2025 her second album, Out of Reach (Prophone), was released to acclaim from listeners and critics alike.

Emmalisa Hallander

A selection of Erik Hanspers' compositions for jazz quintet, featuring lyrical melodies in the Swedish jazz tradition along with influences from art music and film music.

Jonne Bentlöv Quintet Performs Music by Erik Hanspers

The internationally acclaimed artist Alexander Lövmark is one of Sweden's most entertaining and personable jazz vocalists. The concert is at Café Mosaic, Tuesday, August 26.

Alexander Lövmark

Saxophonist and composer Sam Newbould has established himself as one of Europe's most exciting younger jazz voices. Based in Amsterdam, he leads an international quintet whose music combines storytelling, strong melodies and explosive improvisation. The group has performed at festivals including North Sea Jazz and Love Supreme. Tonight we hear music from the acclaimed album Homing.

Sam Newbould Quintet

With her new album Hive Mind, Linnea Jonsson presents music in which Nordic sounds, modern jazz and strong interplay meet in a personal expression. During the concert, this year's Tillander Scholarship will also be awarded.

Hive Mind

The holiday season gets an extra glow when Peter Asplund brings his big band to Café Mosaic together with three of Sweden's foremost jazz singers. In The Christmas Feeling, the big band's powerful sound meets the most beloved melodies of the season in new arrangements of both Swedish and American classics.

Jazzens Vänner

Nov 10, 2026

Sam Newbould Quintet

Nov 17, 2026

Hive Mind

Dec 12, 2026

Peter Asplund Big Band Show – The Christmas Feeling

Oct 8, 2026

Brian Charette Trio

Sep 13, 2026

Karin Hammar Fab 4

Jazzens Vänner