Nils Landgren 20140716-Nils-Landgren-Funk-Unit-Kulturarena-Jena-7043.jpg Landgren in concert Background information Birth name Nils Lennart Landgren Born 15 February 1956 (age 62) Degerfors, Sweden Genres Jazz, R&B, funk Occupation(s) Musician Instruments Trombone Years active 1978–present Labels ACT Associated acts Ball of Fire, Nils Landgren Funk Unit Website nilslandgren.com Nils Landgren (born 15 February 1956 in Degerfors, Sweden) is a Swedish R&B, funk, and jazz trombone player.