Nils Landgren is a trombonist, singer, bandmaster, arranger, professor, concert organiser, and an inexhaustible ambassador for Swedish music around the world. His multi-facetted musical life, together with his open approach to music, has led to exciting cooperation with a large number of musicians and artists. He has released over twenty albums, several of which were made together with his own band “Funk Unit”. He is often seen in roles such as artistic director for big bands and festivals, producer for other artists, and project manager for various projects both locally and globally.
The governing board for the Sir George Martin Music Award also underscored that:
Just as George Martin once started “The British Invasion”, Nils Landgren has led a Swedish jazz wave. Nils Landgren is a diverse, bold, and enthusiastic musician who from his base in Skåne, southern Sweden, sees a world without borders.