Jazz, funk, and R&B trombonist Nils Landgren – born on February 15, 1956, in
Degerfors, Sweden - is a prolific session player and has played on more than 500
recordings. His talents have been in demand for years and his distinctively
funky trombone playing has been featured on albums recorded by major artists
such as ABBA, The Crusaders, Wyclef Jean, and Herbie Hancock. Nils Landgren
first studied classical trombone at Karlstad Music College in his native Sweden
before moving on to higher studies at Arvika University. There, he met two
people who became pivotal in his future deve...