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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28.06.24: official album release!!!

28.06.24: official album release!!!

Celebrating 30 years of existence, the Nils Landgren Funk Unit new opus: RAW, is now out on Digital, CD & Vinyl! For more info: https://www.actmusic.com/en/raw/ACT-9992 The year 1994 marks the birth of the Funk Unit....
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Heads-up! The Nils Landgren Funk Unit new album "RAW" will be 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 a mix of raw energy and celebratory spirit, Raw-Celebrating 30 Years is a dynamic collection...
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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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Nils Landgren’s Christmas With My Friends VIII new opus is now out!!!

Nils Landgren’s Christmas With My Friends VIII new opus is now out!!!

Nils Landgren’s Christmas albums are an institution. Seasonal but never corny, with polished musicianship and simple intimacy.For almost 20 years, Nils Landgren “Christmas With My Friends” is an integral part of the Christmas season for...
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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.

Recorded in Gothenburg in April this year the new opus of the Swedish-German Four first-league jazz musicians with pure joy of playing and a love of good pop music will be soon out! Stay tuned!...
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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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Nils Landgren 3 Generations CD’s & LP’s are out on November 11th

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

Thirty tracks from three generations of musicians marking thirty years of ACT, with Nils Landgren as driving force. Not just a retrospective, but above all an insight into the present and future of the discovery...
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Nils Landgren becomes the Artistic Director of Jazzradion – the Swedish Jazz Radio.

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

Starting in 2023, trombonist, 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 and...
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This is JazzBaltica 2022 Program!: From June 23 to 26

This is JazzBaltica 2022 Program!: From June 23 to 26

“Finally, we have another JazzBaltica weekend with five stages, with more than 30 concerts, sessions and talks. I can’t wait to welcome the musical guests and the audience to Timmendorfer Strand!” Nils Landgren, artistic director...
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ELBJAZZ Festival 3. + 4. Juni 2022 - The Nils Landgren Funk Unit at ELBJAZZ Festival!  Main stage at Blohm & Voss on Saturday 4th of June at 22:00

ELBJAZZ Festival 3. + 4. Juni 2022 – The Nils Landgren Funk Unit at ELBJAZZ Festival! Main stage at Blohm & Voss on Saturday 4th of June at 22:00

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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Yamaha celebrates a remarkable contribution to music with:  The Nils Landgren limited-edition YSL-893ZD trombone!

Yamaha celebrates a remarkable contribution to music with: 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...
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MUSIC FOR CHANGE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

MUSIC FOR CHANGE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Right from the start in 2009, Nils connected with the community, and continues to this day to support three projects directly improving the futures of young men and women in the slums of Kibera in...
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Breaking News: The Nils Landgren Jazz Takeover playlist on Spotify is now active today December 1st 2021

Breaking News: The Nils Landgren Jazz Takeover playlist on Spotify is now active today December 1st 2021

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" is now out in Vinyl!

The Nils Landgren Funk Unit Album “Funky ABBA” is now out in Vinyl!

The Nils Landgren Funk Unit Album “Funky ABBA” is now out in Vinyl! Funk Abba recorded at the legendray Polar Studios in Stockholm with Benny Andersson as a special guest is now available. it is...
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Nature Boy – the last opus and the first Nils Landgren solo album is out!!!!

Nature Boy – the last opus and the first Nils Landgren solo album is out!!!!

“One trombone shouldn’t be enough to fill a whole album. But when it’s played by Nils Landgren, it’s more than enough.” If you did not have a chance yet or hesitate to listen to it,...
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Coming Soon !  Nature Boy

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 Photography : Nikola Stankovic
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JazzBaltica 2021 - June 24th to 27th

JazzBaltica 2021 – June 24th to 27th

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 Release !!!

Nils Landgren Funk Unit’s New Album Release !!!

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

Live! Nils Landgren Funk Unit

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

On April 30th, The Nils Landgren Funk Unit will be celebrating International Jazz Day with Jazz Embassies Series: 6 Embassies and 18 artists in 1 night! We are delighted to announce that the Nils Landgren...
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Breaking News : The new Nils Landgren Funk Unit opus is in the making!!!!

Breaking News : 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” in a 2 Vinyl LP is out!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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)

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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)!

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

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

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!!!

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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’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

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)

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

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

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

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!

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!

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?

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!

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!

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!

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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Eternal Beauty: The new Nils Landgren album is out!

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

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

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. 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!

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

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

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”

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

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…

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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The Nils Landgren Funk Unit new music video

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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Watch the Video! - Funk For Life in Soweto

Watch the Video! – Funk For Life in Soweto

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!

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?

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!

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 - Nils Landgren Funk Unit Tour 2014 in South Africa

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)

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

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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German Jazz Gold Award for Nils Landgren "Eternal Beauty"

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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Nils Landgren Funk Unit & Soul Queen Singer Lira

Nils Landgren Funk Unit & Soul Queen Singer Lira

When Sweden meets South Africa… To know more about it go to: www.svt.se/nyhetsklipp/kultur/musik/article1787812.svt
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Eternal Beauty - Nils Landgren New Album

Eternal Beauty – Nils Landgren New Album

Released on January 31, 2014 Genre: Swedish Jazz, Vocal Jazz “Never change a winning team” they say, and so it was that for his new vocal and ballad project, ” Eternal Beauty”, Landgren once again...
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Nils Landgren Funk Unit feat. Lira! 4th of February 2014

Nils Landgren Funk Unit feat. Lira! 4th of February 2014

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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Red Horn Talent Present:  Andy Pfeiler's New single & video "UFS"!

Red Horn Talent Present: Andy Pfeiler’s New single & video “UFS”!

Release December 9 ANDY PFEILER IS BACK WITH THE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “UFS”! He is Swedish soul star Kaah’s brother in arms and trombonist extraordinaire, Nils Landgren’s, first supplier of funky guitar riffs. December...
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Invitation projection + concert / Nils Landgren Funk Unit & Funk for Life à l'Institut suédois à Paris

Invitation projection + concert / Nils Landgren Funk Unit & Funk for Life à l’Institut suédois à 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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Khayelitsha, South Africa, April 2013: Funk For Life Project.

Khayelitsha, South Africa, April 2013: Funk For Life Project.

Nils Landgren Funk Unit & South Africa singer Lira in support to Medecins Sans Frontieres. Funk For Life in South Africa – Trailer 2013 Produced by Dan Sermand Directed by Schiaffino Musarra & Peter Östlund...
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Teamwork double vinyl is out on August 30 2013!

Teamwork double vinyl is out on August 30 2013!

Mixed by Magnum Coltrane Price. Get it and enjoy more Funk from the source! For more info go to: www.actmusic.com
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Red Horn Talent proudly presents: Andy Pfeiler's Chances On The Dancefloor !!!!

Red Horn Talent proudly presents: Andy Pfeiler’s Chances On The Dancefloor !!!!

Andy’s brand new single featuring Simone Moreno is out now! New single music video : For more information please go to: https://www.facebook.com/AndyPfeilerMusic
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Jazz Baltica - June 27th to 30th 2013

Jazz Baltica – June 27th to 30th 2013

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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“You got it” New music video of the Nils Landgren Funk Unit featuring South-African singer Lira!

“You got it” New music video of the Nils Landgren Funk Unit featuring South-African singer Lira!

Filmed in the township of Khayelitsha in April 2013, Nils Landgren & the Funk Unit are tributing Phumeza Tisile and her fight agaisnt TB in support of the work of Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors without Borders...
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SKAP:s traditionella vårfest den 20 maj

SKAP:s traditionella vårfest den 20 maj

Gullan Bornemark, Jade Ell, Sarah Dawn Finer, Agnetha Fältskog, Toni Holgersson, Nils Landgren, Peter LeMarc, Mohammed Ryback & Ali Rawa, Mariam Wallentin & Andreas Werliin och Michel Zitron. Det är de musikskapare som får ta...
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The new Nils Landgren Funk Unit Album : Teamwork!

The new Nils Landgren Funk Unit Album : Teamwork!

Release date: the 8th of May 2013, hold the date! After nearly 3 years touring around the world with its last opus Funk For Life (ACT 2010), The Nils Landgren Funk Unit comes back now...
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Funk For Life moves to Khayelitsha, South Africa!

Funk For Life moves to Khayelitsha, South Africa!

In April 2013, after 3 consecutive years supporting the work of MSF in Kibera – Kenya, the Funk For Life project has for ambition now to support as well the work of MSF in Khayelitsha,...
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Nils Landgren - Christmas with my friends III - New CD out now

Nils Landgren – Christmas with my friends III – New CD out now

Produced by Nils Landgren. In collaboration with singers like Sharon Dyall, Jessica Pilnäs, Jeanette Köhn and Ida Sand, as well as 1500 guests, Nils Landgren celebrated a dearly as joyful musical Christmas devotion in December...
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27th of September at Kulturhuset in Stockholm – The ACT Jubilee Concert

27th of September at Kulturhuset in Stockholm – The ACT Jubilee Concert

The ACT Jubilee Concert – Nils Landgren & ACT Family Band! “Virtuosic, full of vibrant energy, distinguished and courageous in terms of style and with a breath-taking interplay: The ACT Family Band around Nils Landgren...
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The Berlin Chamber Musical Hall Celebration with Nils Landgren!

The Berlin Chamber Musical Hall Celebration with Nils Landgren!

This year on October 27, the Berlin Philharmonic has invited the world famous Swedish jazzrombonist and singer Nils Landgren to perform a unique concert to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Chamber Music Hall,...
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Jazz Baltica 2012 -  We did it!

Jazz Baltica 2012 – We did it!

My first Jazz Baltica Festival as Artistic Director turned out to be a great success! With fantastic performances by each and every artist invited, even though the circumstancens sometimes were not the absolute best. I...
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Jazz Baltica 2012: To the sea with Nils Landgren

Jazz Baltica 2012: To the sea with Nils Landgren

Jazz Baltica is literally heading for new shores: After 21 years the festival Jazz Baltica moves from Salzau to the coast of the Baltic Sea. From June 28th until July 1st the stars of the...
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Funk For Life returns Kibera – A brief diary from Nils Landgren

Day one 20.11.11 Left Stockholm for Arlanda airport at 4.30 am Picked by Andy, Magnus and Schiaffino, met up with Dan and Peter and all the boxes of instruments. Checked-in without any problems but, due...
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News Nils Landgren

News Nils Landgren

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...
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Nils Landgren & Friends is showing the more soft and melancholic side of the man with the red horn. Its aim is to present Nils in different musical landscapes, with the help of friends, new...
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