Known as ‘Mr. Red Horn’ because of his instantly recognizable, custom-made Yamaha instrument, Swedish trombonist Nils Landgren is one of the most important and influential European jazz musicians of the past few decades. ‘Trombonist/singer/composer’ doesn’t get the measure of his skills at all: he is also an extremely effective talent scout and mentor, a talented arranger and producer, a polished and thoughtful university lecturer, and a highly experienced and able director of orchestras and festivals. He brings to many and disparate musical situations an open-mindeness which nonetheless has its roots in tradition. He has embraced all kinds of musical styles and settings, whether he’s playing groove-laden funk or fronting a big band, whether he’s giving energy to a modern jazz group or conveying strong emotion as he plays or sings a ballad. Landgren is a particularly charismatic performer who can reach and appeal to a wide audience, from classical music lovers to jazz fans to the pop and rock audience.