Heads-up: Nils Landgren will be playing with Herbie Hancock for International Jazz Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

Heads-up: Nils Landgren will be playing with Herbie Hancock for International Jazz Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

On the 30th of April 2025, Nils Landgren will be part of the line up of Herbie Hancock for the All-Star Global Concert at the Ethiad Arena in Abu Dhabi. For more info please see:...
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Nils Landgren will be playing with Herbie Hancock for International Jazz Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

Nils Landgren will be playing with Herbie Hancock for International Jazz Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

”I am very proud to be a part of the 2025 International Jazz Day april 30th in Abu Dhabi and I am looking forward to meet all the incredible musicians lead by the legendary Herbie...
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Verdienstorden des Landes Schleswig Holstein

Verdienstorden des Landes Schleswig Holstein

On the 12th of February, Nils Landgren honored with the ”Verdienstorden des Landes Schleswig Holstein” from the hands of the Ministerpresident Daniel Günther in Kiel in Hamburg, Germany. “A very proud and touching moment for...
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Nils Landgren’s Christmas Tour With My Friends 2024!

Nils Landgren’s Christmas Tour With My Friends 2024!

For large numbers of people, Nils Landgren’s Christmas albums are now a part of their holiday season, just like advent calendars or mistletoe. Seventeen years ago, trombonist/singer Landgren, one of the brightest stars in the...
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The Nils Landgren Funk Unit European RAW Tour starts soon!

The Nils Landgren Funk Unit European RAW Tour starts soon!

Credit photo: Nikola Stankovic – It is in Norway – on October 31st – that Nils Landgren Funk Unit will start a long series of concerts passing through – respectively – Norway, Germany, Switzerland &...
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Official album release!!!

Official album release!!!

Celebrating 30 years of existence, the Nils Landgren Funk Unit new opus: RAW, is now out on Digital, CD & Vinyl! The year 1994 marks the birth of the Funk Unit. When I got the...
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"RAW" - the New Nils Landgren Funk Unit Album is out on 28.06.24

“RAW” – the New Nils Landgren Funk Unit Album is out on 28.06.24

Heads-up! The Nils Landgren Funk Unit new album “RAW” will be out on 28.06.24 ! Celebrating 30 years of Nils Landgren Funk Unit, Raw marks a significant milestone in the history of the band featuring...
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The new Nils Landgren Funk Unit opus is in the making!!!!

The new Nils Landgren Funk Unit opus is in the making!!!!

3 years after Funk Is My Religion, the Funk Unit is back working at the Palma Music Studio (Palma de Mallorca) on the release of its 13th album, celebrating as well the 30th anniversary of...
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Christmas With My Friends VIII (available in Vinyl, CD & Digital)

Christmas With My Friends VIII (available in Vinyl, CD & Digital)

For large numbers of people, Nils Landgren’s Christmas albums are now a part of their holiday season, just like advent calendars or mistletoe. Seventeen years ago, trombonist/singer Landgren, one of the brightest stars in the...
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Coming soon ! The 4 Wheel Drive - Chapter II will be soon out on September 29th.

Coming soon ! The 4 Wheel Drive – Chapter II will be soon out on September 29th.

Four is a winner: that was the unanimous opinion of critics and audiences alike on the first album from German-Swedish supergroup 4 Wheel Drive. The eponymous debut disc from this band of bandleaders went straight...
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Jazz Baltica 2023 – June 22 to 25 - Here is the program!

Jazz Baltica 2023 – June 22 to 25 – Here is the program!

From 22 to 25 June 2023, JazzBaltica will once again take place in Timmendorfer Strand. In a total of 39 concerts on the grounds around Strandpark, international stars as well as young talents will present...
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Nils Landgren & Georg Riedel revive the Radiojazz Group in the BerwaldHall in Stockhollm, Sunday 19 March at 17:00 hrs.

Nils Landgren & Georg Riedel revive the Radiojazz Group in the BerwaldHall in Stockhollm, Sunday 19 March at 17:00 hrs.

On 19 March, the cult Radiojazz Group will be resurrected with a concert at the Swedish Radio concert hall Berwaldhallen, a retrospective that also looks to the future. The concert will be broadcast live on...
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3 Generations CD’s & LP’s are out on November 11th

3 Generations CD’s & LP’s are out on November 11th

As a singer, trombonist, composer, bandleader, and talent scout, Nils Landgren is a backbone of the ACT family. 40 albums by Nils Landgren as a leader have been released on ACT so far – and...
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Nils Landgren becomes the Artistic Director of Jazzradion – Swedish Jazz Radio.

Nils Landgren becomes the Artistic Director of Jazzradion – Swedish Jazz Radio.

Starting in 2023, trombonist and singer and producer Nils Landgren will be the artistic director of Jazzradion, the Swedish Jazz Radio in the Swedish public broadcasting radio channel P2. The assignment entails curating the content...
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From June 23 to 26, 2022, JazzBaltica in Timmendorfer Strand

From June 23 to 26, 2022, JazzBaltica in Timmendorfer Strand

From June 23 to 26, 2022, JazzBaltica in Timmendorfer Strand will once again be a long weekend full of jazz right by the sea. On the festival grounds in and around the Maritim Seehotel, international stars will celebrate...
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Heads-up! The Nils Landgren Funk Unit at ELBJAZZ Festival!

Heads-up! The Nils Landgren Funk Unit at ELBJAZZ Festival!

Heads-up! The Nils Landgren Funk Unit at ELBJAZZ Festival! Main stage at Blohm & Voss on Saturday 4th of June at 22:00 Fore more info go to: https://elbjazz.de/de/spielplan
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The Nils Landgren limited-edition YSL-893ZD trombone!

The Nils Landgren limited-edition YSL-893ZD trombone!

Yamaha artist for more than 35 years, Nils Landgren is one of Europe’s best-known and most innovative jazz trombonists. Now Yamaha celebrates Landgren’s remarkable contribution to music with a special, YSL-893ZD Nils Landgren trombone. Limited...
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MUSIC FOR CHANGE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

MUSIC FOR CHANGE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Do you remember the energy transmitted in the videos from all the visits of the Funk Unit to the communities of Kibera in Kenya? One of the latest visits was in 2017 https://youtu.be/AE84Grr5h98 Right from...
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The Nils Landgren Jazz Takeover playlist on Spotify

The Nils Landgren Jazz Takeover playlist on Spotify

This playlist is featuring for one month various artist that Nils likes and cherishes. Nils compiled a collection his favourite tracks over the years. Please click on this link “The jazz takeover” to listen to...
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The Nils Landgren Funk Unit Album "Funky ABBA"

The Nils Landgren Funk Unit Album “Funky ABBA”

On 5 November, the new ABBA album “Voyage” will be released after 40 years. Just in time for the music comeback of the year and as a tribute to the Swedish supergroup, a classic is...
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The last opus and the first Nils Landgren solo album is out

The last opus and the first Nils Landgren solo album is out

“Nils Landgren is one of the most expressive and forceful players on the international scene.” (WBGO – US: https://www.wbgo.org/music/2021-09-12/fall-preview-2021-from-bold-strokes-to-fond-returns-heres-our-guide-to-feeling-good-this-season) “Ballads and folk songs, beautifully interpreted and full of emotion.” (Orkesterjournalen – SE: https://orkesterjournalen.com/nils-landgren-nature-boy/) “A contemplative...
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Coming Soon !  Nature Boy - Nils Landgren's first solo album

Coming Soon ! Nature Boy – Nils Landgren’s first solo album

Recorded during the February 2021 lockdown at Ingelstorps Church in Sweden. Release on the 24/09/21 The Man with the Red Horn. Nils Landgren’s nickname is apt. It brings to mind the fiery, coruscating energy with...
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JazzBaltica 2021

JazzBaltica 2021

Directly on the Baltic Sea beach, JazzBaltica invites you – from June 24th to 27th – to experience internationally celebrated jazz stars and newcomers in front of the wonderful backdrop of Timmendorfer Strand. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeWyZUBc81o...
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Nils Landgren at the O/Modernt Festival - Tuesday 15th June - 19h00

Nils Landgren at the O/Modernt Festival – Tuesday 15th June – 19h00

O/Modernt’s creative adventure is now ten years old, and we will celebrate this milestone with our first ever festival live-streamed worldwide! Making this year’s festival a microcosm of everything O/Modernt stands for, we decided to...
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The Nils Landgren Funk Unit's new album is out !!

The Nils Landgren Funk Unit’s new album is out !!

Funk is My Religion: the band’s eleventh album is released today 28th of May at ACT Music For more info click here: https://www.actmusic.com/en/Kuenstler/Nils-Landgren/Funk-is-my-Religion/Funk-is-my-Religion-LP Here are 3 song snippets for you!:
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Nils Landgren Funk Unit's New Album

Nils Landgren Funk Unit’s New Album

Funk Is My Religion 28th of May 2021 More info: https://www.actmusic.com/en/Artists/Nils-Landgren/Funk-is-my-Religion/Funk-is-my-Religion-CD “Funk is my Religion” is the band’s eleventh album – the album title just says it all. Landgren and his Norsemen bring a passion,...
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Live!  Nils Landgren Funk Unit - International Jazz Day 2021

Live! Nils Landgren Funk Unit – International Jazz Day 2021

International Jazz Day 2021 (Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Stockholm) Produced by Dan Sermand for Nakupenda Jazz Production Directed by Stefan Lundaahl for Ambium Studio Edited by Stefan Lundaahl & Dan Sermand Photography: Nikola Stankovic Click here: https://youtu.be/NfeJ5hYg4CI...
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The Nils Landgren Funk Unit celebrates International Jazz Day 2021: Embassies Jazz Series.

The Nils Landgren Funk Unit celebrates International Jazz Day 2021: Embassies Jazz Series.

The “Embassy Jazz Series” is a muli-cultural, colorfully creative potpourri of artists, countries and music. The series concept was conceived over two decades ago when the United States discontinued their Jazz Ambassadors diplomacy program and...
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The new Nils Landgren Funk Unit opus is in the making!!!!

The new Nils Landgren Funk Unit opus is in the making!!!!

3 years after Unbreakable the Funk Unit is back working on the release of its next album foreseen on April 30th 2021 for the International Jazz Day. Here is for you a small teaser before...
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Nils Landgren - Christmas With My Friends VII

Nils Landgren – Christmas With My Friends VII

Christmas 2020 will be unlike the Christmases of the past, because the Covid-19 crisis and social distancing have fundamentally changed the way we live. Maybe they will also make us yearn more for the true...
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Nils Landgren “Live in Stockholm” 2 Vinyl LP is out!

Nils Landgren “Live in Stockholm” 2 Vinyl LP is out!

It is 25 years since “Live in Stockholm” first appeared on CD, setting in motion Nils Landgren’s unparalleled career in music. And whereas the Funk Unit has long since had cult status throughout Europe, setting...
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