Nils Landgren - Nils Landgren 70 - Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic XIX (2026) [Hi-Res]

One of European jazz’s defining figures and ACT’s most successful artist, with more than 60 albums to his name. ‘Mr Red Horn’ is a trombonist and vocalist who also works as bandleader, composer, producer, talent scout and festival director, yet stays famously approachable. Known by many as ‘the hardest-working man in the business’, playing 200-plus concerts a year. Turned 70 in February 2026 - this release is part of the birthday celebrations.

One of ACT’s first exclusive signings, and the artist who brought Esbjörn Svensson (E.S.T.) and a wave of Swedish talent to the label. This is a live recording of the ‘Jazz at Berlin Philharmonic’ concert marking Nils’s 70th birthday at the Berlin Philharmonie. A tribute to his idol and later collaborator, the late Joe Sample, built around songs with a deep personal connection to Nils. The album pairs leading jazz musicians with the outstanding brass players of the Berlin Philharmonic.

Arrangements by GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist Magnus Lindgren. Features acclaimed vocalist China Moses.

Nils Landgren: vocals, trombone
Michael Wollny: piano
Lars Danielsson: double bass and cello
Wolfgang Haffner: drums
China Moses: vocals (3-7)
Magnus Lindgren: direction, arrangements, tenor saxophone & flute
Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker