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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 with David Maytan and at the university in Arvika with Ingemar Roos. Meeting the legendary Swedish Folk-Jazz pioneer Bengt-Arne Wallin as well as the fantastic trombonist Eje Thelin persuaded Nils to move from strict classical studies to improvisation and to begin the development of his own approach. After his graduation Nils moved to Stockholm to work as a professional trombone player. He was soon touring with the most successful Swedish pop star of that time, Björn Skifs’ “Blue Swede” who got to number 1 in the US pop charts with “Hooked on a feeling”

Album

Force of Nature

By Sara Aldén

Label: Naxos Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: 1. World 03:42, 2. The Rain (feat Hannes Bennich) 07:26, 3. Lean On Me (feat Nils Landgren) 05:55, 4. You Taught Me 03:33, 5. Unlearn (feat Michelle Willis) 03:42, 6. Come! 04:20, 7. The Seed (free Improvisation) 02:46, 8. This Tree Once Used to Bloom (for Palestine) 06:20, 9. Hands Full of Love 04:20, 10. In the End 01:18.

Article: Album Review

Jakob Dreyer: Roots and Things

Read "Roots and Things" reviewed by La-Faithia White

by La-Faithia White
March 2, 2026

Jakob Dreyer originally studying piano from age four, switched to bass at age 14. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Music and Drama in Hamburg, Germany, where he studied both classical and jazz. He then studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory before later establishing himself as an in- demand sideman in Germany for ...

Article: Album Review

Michael Wollny Trio: Living Ghosts

Read "Living Ghosts" reviewed by Vic Albani

by Vic Albani
August 18, 2025

Riconosciuto ormai da anni quale uno dei migliori musicisti tedeschi in circolazione, Michael Wollny, schivo pianista nato nella primavera del 1978 a Schweinfurt (Baviera, Bassa Franconia) ma residente ormai da anni a Lipsia dove è professore alla Hochschule für Musik und Theater, regala con questo Living Ghostsuna sorta di summit di almeno un decennio di lavoro ...

News: Recording

Trombonist Felipe Brito Shines New Spotlight On The Breadth Of Brazilian Jazz

August 13, 2024

Trombonist and composer Felipe Brito melds Afro-Brazilian and Native-Brazilian sensibilities with modern jazz language for his scintillating debut, “Não Deixe para Amanhã” Dr. Felipe Brito is a trombonist, composer, and educator of the highest caliber whose varied and studded resume speaks volumes on his behalf. As a performer, Brito has shared the stage with the likes ...

Album

4 Wheel Drive II

By Nils Landgren

Label: ACT Music + Vision GmbH + Co. KG
Released: 2023
Track listing: Chapter II; Still Crazy After All These Years; Hold On My Heart; The Sound Of Silence; Fields Of Gold; Sunrise; Spring Dance; Just Another Minute; April Rain; Your Song; The Wheelers;

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New music from El Trio, Mauricio Farfan, Erik Escobar and Michael Pipoquinha

by Len Davis
October 6, 2023

Some Latin and Brazilian sounds from El Trio, Mauricio Farfan, Erik Escobar and Michael Pipoquinha. More from the new one from Mohini Dey, then we tour Europe with music from Nils Landgren, the late Esbjorn Svensson, Nguyen Le, Jack Kochan and bassist Per Mathisen.Playlist El Trio “3 For Africa" from 3 For Africa (Challenge) ...

Article: Catching Up With

Denis Gäbel: A Deeper Meaning

by Matty Bannond
June 30, 2022

This year, the hr-Bigband welcomes star guests including Nils Landgren, Camille Thurman and John Beasley. It also welcomes a new lead tenor saxophonist: Denis Gäbel. In an interview with All About Jazz, he shares his thoughts about playing with this historic and highly-regarded German big band. Denis Gäbel grew up in a showbiz family. ...

Article: Album Review

Alma Naidu: Alma

Read "Alma" reviewed by Phillip Woolever

by Phillip Woolever
April 16, 2022

Alma Naidu, a 26 year old songwriting vocalist based in Munich, has crafted a first rate debut showcasing an abundance of talent and a top-notch supporting team. German drummer Wolfgang Haffner produced this introductory gem and adds percussive precision in contributing a consistently subtle touch of the sticks. Well-aligned arrangements help keep the focus on Naidu, ...

Article: Interview

Michael Wollny: Treasures from the Wunderkammer

by Kurt Ellenberger
July 6, 2021

German pianist Michael Wollny is one of the most exciting and important jazz artists of our time. His work is marked by exquisite pianism and a restless creativity and search for expression that knows no stylistic boundaries. Wollny's output has been remarkable both in quality and quantity--he is in his early 40s, and has released almost ...