Nils Landgren | The Man with the Red Horn

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” in a 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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The Nils Landgren Funk Unit is Live on the Stockholm Jazz Stream!

Under the great initiative of Fasching Jazz Club in Stockholm (to be supported without moderation) the NLFU will be live on the Stockholm Jazz stream on Saturday 30th of May 2020 at 20 h 00....
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Nils Landgren & Jan Lundgren new opus “Kristallen” is out!

– Friday 10th of January 2020 – Two musicians acting as one and in a dialogue at the same time. Call and response – it’s jazz in its purest form. Sometimes less is more…The sound...
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Nils Landgren – 4WD Live – New Album Release!

Coming soon – 25th of October 2019 The studio album “4 Wheel Drive”, a collaboration of four stars of European jazz interpreting the music of Sting, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney and Phil Collins, topped the...
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Nils Landgren to receive the German Order Of Merit – Bundesverdienstkreuz

Nils Landgren is to receive the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany) from the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This award is in recognition of Landgren’s major contribution to the German...
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Nils Landgren – 4 Wheel Drive – New Release!

Coming Soon March 15th – Stay tuned! Four European jazz stars for the very first time as a quartet: 4 Wheel Drive as an ensemble is like a high-performance four-cylinder engine with all the gears...
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Nils Landgren – Christmas with my friends VI (2018)

“Christmas With My Friends VI” is a celebration, and everyone who enjoys exceptionally good Christmas songs from Bach to ABBA in new and characterful interpretations is most welcome to it. The established ensemble reinterprets also...
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Redhorn Records present: Level up – Magnum Coltrane Price

– Released August 2018 – His name is closely associated with infectious and groovesome blends of jazzy-funk, but now with his own label and publishing company seeing the light of day, Price is pursuing a...
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Das Landgren Alphabet

Das Landgren Alphabet’s Book and DVD are out Learn more about Das Landgren Alphabet: www.actmusic.com/en/News/Kuenstler/Neues-Buch-Das-Nils-Landgren-Alphabet
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Playlists Nils Landgren are now available!

We have compiled various playlist on Spotify & Apple music portraying my career as an artist during different parts of my music life including a special list that are my eternal favorites. This is for...
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The Nils Landgren Funk Unit Music Video – Unbreakable – is out!

Filmed in the slum of Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya in June 2017, Nils Landgren & the Funk Unit are tributing the work of the work of Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors without Borders Produced by Nils Landgren &...
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Funk For Life is back to Kibera!

Acclaimed jazz artist, Nils Landgren, first started to support Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in 1994, when he took part in a charity concert in support of the organisation’s work in Rwanda. Since then, his collaboration...
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Nils Landgren Funk Unit’s “Unbreakable” – TV Premiere!

ECHO Jazz Ceremony, Hamburg, Germany, June 1st, 2017
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Nils Landgren Co-hosting the ECHO Jazz Ceremony!

ECHO Jazz Award Ceremony took place in Hamburg, Germany on June 1st, 2017. The ECHO Jazz is the jazz branch of the most important German Music Award. Nils Landgren co-hosted the ceremony and made several...
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Redhorn Talent is proud to announce: Andy Pfeiler’s new single video! – Space XPress

Officially released, Redhorn Talent can exclusively present Swedish funkster, Andy Pfeiler’s new single/video: “Space XPress”. The ‘always cool’ singer proves soul, funk & hip-hop runs in the family as he’s joined by his daughter Astrid...
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Eva Kruse & Redhorn records wins a second Echo (German Grammy)!

Redhorn Records salutes bassist Eva Kruse for winning her second Echo as Bassist National with the album “On the Mo” on Redhorn Records- probably the smallest label in the world. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/ECHO.Jazz.Musikpreis https://twitter.com/echo_musikpreis...
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Nils Landgren Funk Unit New Album is Out! Unbreakable – With Ray Parker Jr

German Release: June 30! Some funk, some jazz and some straight-out party music, and when the likes of Ray Parker Jr., Randy Brecker and Tim Hagans are willing to come along for the ride, it’s...
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Nisse Landgrens hörna – Premiär 25 januari 2017

I sin hörna presenterar Nisse Landgren ett axplock av sina favoritartister. Nisses gäster bjuder på en rejäl dos musik men vi får även en inblick i vad som gömmer sig bakom musiken och artisteriet. Nisse...
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Christmas with my Friends shows sold out!!!

Christmas with my Friends shows sold out!!! After 27 Sold out “Christmas with my friends”-shows between november 26 and December 21 2016, its time to spend some time at home. It has been a fantastic...
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The Nils Landgren Christmas the 5th edition is out!

Nils Landgren’s “Christmas With My Friends” is one of the most beautiful times of the year, like the balls of the Christmas tree. Now appears the Fifth Edition. Fatigue phenomena excluded: 18 new pieces of...
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Nils Landgren Funk Unit Swedish Tour

From the 2nd to the 10th of September Like every year during that season, The Nils Landgren Funk Unit will lay down its groove on Swedish ground for 9 amazing consecutive gigs in major cities...
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Jazz Under The Stars in Brantevik – 2016 Edition!

Come and have a great time with: Loa Flakman – July 6 Lisa Nilsson – July 13 Louise Hoffsten – July 27 Nils Landgren Funk Unit with Lira (SA) – August 3 for more info...
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Redhorn Records & Naxos present Eva Kruse: ON THE MO

Redhorn Records & Naxos present : Eva Kruse: “ON THE MO” On her new album ”On the Mo” Eva Kruse created a unique and intriguing quintet sound. ”Mo” stands for ”Moped” and Eva made up the...
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Red Horn Records present: “Imprints” – Karin Hammar new album!

Released on February 10. When the Stockholm-based trombonist Karin Hammar now releases her new album we meet  a long span between the songs. On “Imprints” fifteen year old music is brought to life and share...
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Happy 60th Birthday Nils Landgren!

Thank you dear ACT-Family and each and everyone who has sent me happy birthday wishes for my 60’s. I am so happy and proud to know you and for the love of music that we...
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Nils Landgren’s new album is now out!

Nils Landgren with Janis Siegel Some other time – A tribute to Leonard Bernstein “I have always been a fan of Bernstein, as a musician, as a conductor, as a composer and simply as a...
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Dear Friends

From the bottom of my heart – a big THANK YOU for your generous contributions to The Funk For Life project & Wings of Life – it means so much for me and for the...
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Jazz Under The Stars (Jazz Under Stjärnorna)

Brantevik Jazz festival (SE): Jazz under The Stars will open its doors on July 8 for its 2015 edition. You can check the program and artists line ups here : http://www.jazzbrantevik.se/Jazz_under_stjarnorna/Program_2015.html Do not miss Nils...
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Jazz Baltica 2015 is on! – July 2 – 5, 2015

In this anniversary year, JazzBaltica 2015 will again focus on the jazz scene of the Baltic region and beyond from July 3-5. This 25th installment of JazzBaltica will be wonderfully celebrated. In addition to Nils...
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Nils Landgren Quintet – Joe’s MoonBlues

Stockholm Concert Hall – October 2014 Directed by Schiaffino Musarra Produced by Dan Sermand For Stockholm California & Nakupenda Jazz October 24th, 2014 – Grunewaldesalen – Stockholm Konsert Huset Michael Wollny – Piano Dan Berglund...
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Papa Bull – The Nils Landgren Funk Unit new music video

Nils Landgren Funk Unit – Papa Bull – 2014 Papa Bull – from the album Teamwork (ACT 2013) Directed, filmed & edited by Schiaffino Musarra Produced by Nils Landgren Stockholm California & Red Horn AB...
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Funk For Life in Soweto – Watch the Video!

The Nils Landgren Funk Unit & The Funk For Life Project in Soweto – November 2014 140 Instruments have been distributed to the Magnet Music Schools Program in the South West Township of Johannesburg at...
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Nils Landgren Christmas With My Friends IV is out!

And year after year it rings out at Christmastime: Nils Landgren’s “Christmas With My Friends” ensemble is a loyal companion for the most wonderful time of the year. The fourth edition again presents a diverse...
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Do you want to support part of the work we do with the Funk For Life Project?

Raising awareness about the TB programs run by MSF/Doctors Without Borders Team in South Africa is part of what we have been doing over the past 2 years. One of the patient we met was...
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Support the new Album of IKIZ!

The drummer of the Nils Landgren Funk Unit – Robert Mehmet Sinan Ikiz – will launch is new Album during spring 2015, You can pledge on signed items, exclusive experiences and lots more to be...
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The Funk For Life Project is back to South Africa!

Nils Landgren Funk Unit Tour 2014 in South Africa The Nils Landgren Funk Unit will be returning to South Africa with the Funk For Life project supporting Music Schools in the South West Township (Soweto)...
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The Nils Landgren Collection is out soon!

Album Release 10 of October Two hours musical enjoyment with Mr. Redhorn and Maceo Parker, Brecker Brothers, Joe Sample, Roy Hargrove, Fred Wesley, Ray Parker Jr., Bernard Purdie, Till Brönner, Rigmor Gustafsson, Ida Sand, Esbjörn...
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German Jazz Gold Award for Nils Landgren “Eternal Beauty”

Only six weeks after its release “Eternal Beauty”, the new album by Nils Landgren, has received the “German Jazz Gold Award” by the Federal Association of the German Music Industry (“Bundesverband Musikindustrie”). ACT head Siggi...
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Eternal Beauty: The new Nils Landgren album is out!

Released on January 31, 2014 Produced by Siggi Loch with Nils Landgren & Johan Norberg Nils Landgren / trombone & vocals Michael Wollny / piano Johan Norberg / guitars Lars Danielsson / upright bass &...
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Nils Landgren Funk Unit feat. Lira! 4th of February 2014 – Kulturhuset, Stockholm

19h00 at Hörsalen Kulturhuset Stadsteatern Stockholm. The Funk Unit & South African soul queen Lira together on stage for the first time in Sweden for the Season’s premiere of Nisse Landgrens Hörna. Do not miss...
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Nils Landgren Funk Unit & Funk for Life à l’Institut suédois de Paris

Invitation projection + concert. Nils Landgren Funk Unit & Funk for Life. Samedi 30.11.2013 / 19:00 – 22:00 A L’INSTITUT SUEDOIS EN CLOTURE D’AUTOMNE NORDIQUE ET DE JAZZYCOLORS Projection à 19:00. Concert à 20:00. Tout...
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The Man With The Red Horn – The Movie. Watch the trailer.

The Man With The Red Horn – The Movie – Soon on screen, so stay tuned! Directed by Schiaffino Musarra & Dan Sermand – Produced by Dan Sermand, Nakupenda Music.
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Teamwork double vinyl mixed by Magnum Coltrane Price is out on August 30 2013!

Get it and enjoy more Funk from the source! For more info go to: www.actmusic.com
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Jazz Baltica 2013 – June 27th to 30th

Hi old and new friends of Jazz Baltica! Its time to visit Niendorf at the Baltic Sea again, for the Jazz Baltica Festival June 27-30. We have a great lineup of artists, please check on...
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2013 Honoray’s award attributed to Nils Landgren

The man with the golden heart & the red trombone has been awared this year honorary’s price for his lifetime achievement dedicated to music and promoting the Swedish genre around the world.
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New Release! Jeanette Köhn & The Swedish Radio Choir present: “New Eyes on Baroque”

With Nils Landgren, Johan Norberg, Jonas Knutsson & Eva Kruse. Release in Sweden: 23rd January 2013. More info: here
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Nils Landgren receives Sir George Martin Music Award 2012

Press release 16–02–2012 Swedish trombonist and multi-facetted musician Nils Landgren receives Sir George Martin Music Award 2012 The governing board for the Sir George Martin Music Award is pleased to announce that this year’s winner is...
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New! The Man with the Red Horn – The video: watch on…

From his very first debuts as a drummer in the country side south of Sweden, The Man with The Red Horn has since lived an amazing life in a simple way. Author-composer and producer, the...
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NEWS

From the bottom of my heart – a big THANK YOU for your generous contributions to The Funk For Life project & Wings of Life

Dear Friends, From the bottom of my heart – a big THANK YOU for your generous contributions to The Funk For Life project & Wings of Life – it means so much for me and...
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Support the Wings of Life Children’s Center

Since September 2009, during the first edition of the Funk For Life Project in Nairobi, Kenya, Nils Landgren visited The Wings of Life Children’s Centre which has been established in 2004 as a childhood development...
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Brantevik Jazz festival (SE)

Brantevik Jazz festival (SE): Jazz under The Stars will open its doors on July 8 for its 2015 edition. Do not miss Nils Landgren performances on July 8: “Come and fly with us” & with...
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Jazz Baltica 2015 is on!

Jazz Baltica July 2 – 5, 2015 In this anniversary year, JazzBaltica 2015 will again focus on the jazz scene of the Baltic region and beyond from July 3-5. This 25th installment of JazzBaltica will...
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Nils Landgren Quintet – Joe’s MoonBlues

The Nils Landgren Funk Unit new music video

Watch the Video! – Funk For Life in Soweto

Nils Landgren Christmas With My Friends IV is out!

Do you want to support part of the work we do with the Funk For Life Project?

Raising awareness about the TB programs run by MSF/Doctors Without Borders Team in South Africa is part of what we have been doing over the past 2 years. One of the patient we met was...
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Support the new Album of IKIZ!

The Funk For Life Project is back – Nils Landgren Funk Unit Tour 2014 in South Africa

The Nils Landgren Funk Unit will be returning to South Africa with the Funk For Life project supporting Music Schools in the South West Township (Soweto) of Johannesburg & the work of Medecins Sans Frontieres...
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Nils Landgren & Siggi Loch support the work of Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Hamburg – October 8th, 2014. Another donation/financial contribution from Nils Landgren & Siggi Loch to support the work of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) around the World within the frame of the Funk For Life© initiative,...
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The Nils Landgren Collection is out soon! Album Release 10 of October

Two hours musical enjoyment with Mr. Redhorn and Maceo Parker, Brecker Brothers, Joe Sample, Roy Hargrove, Fred Wesley, Ray Parker Jr., Bernard Purdie, Till Brönner, Rigmor Gustafsson, Ida Sand, Esbjörn Svensson, Lars Danielsson, Per Ruskträsk...
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