Born in 1956, Nils Landgren began playing drums at the age of six, before at last discovering the trombone at 13. Between 1972 and 1978 Nils studied classical trombone at the music college in Karlstad ...

Christmas is a time for tradition—turkey, mistletoe, reindeer, plum pudding. Since 2006 another fine tradition has been insinuating itself into the Christmases of jazz lovers—the Nils Landgren ...

Last week's Observer predicted that this was going to be a Scandinavian Christmas, and here comes Swedish trombonist Landgren with the latest in what looks like becoming a new seasonal tradition. With ...

The great Leonard Bernstein would recognise a kindred spirit in Nils Landgren, the Swedish trombonist, singer and all-round musical prodigy who conceived this expansive tribute to him. Combining his ...

Swedish multi-genre trombonist Nils Landgren, known for his work with his Funk Unit and his singing debut in his 1993 Ballads recording, once again shows off his vocal chops in his latest album ...

The V at the end of the title is the clue. This genial Swedish trombonist has gathered his musical friends for a selection box of Christmas tunes four times already, so if you're looking for jazzed-up ...

His trademark is his red trombone. For more than 30 years Nils Landgren has been a fixture on the European jazz scene. He gives over 200 concerts a year, and he’s one of the stars of this year’s ...

If I didn’t live here, I’d feel more love for License to Funk. It’s a well-made, sincere funk album by the Swedish jazz trombone player, and his band is solid, including Ray Parker, Jr. on guitar. In ...

China Moses, Nils Landgren, Salvador Sobral & Co Elbjazz Festival 2021 - Highlights Where to Watch Cast & Crew ...

A Christmas album from Swedish trombonist Nils Landgren and his friends isn’t quite an annual tradition – it just feels that way. Prolific, upbeat and shamelessly populist, Landgren is the Richard ...

Browse Nils Landgren movies, appearances, and specials. Birthday February 15th, 1957 From Degerfors, Västerbottens län, Sweden Actor OverviewMovies Konsert Delux Where to Watch Cast & Crew Nils ...

When did you last hear George Michael, Duke Ellington, John Rutter, Odetta and traditional carols performed on the same album, all with sincerity and integrity? It’s perhaps a particularly European ...