Nils Landgren has demonstrated how versatile a brass instrument the trombone can be since the

1980s, playing with legends as diverse as ABBA, Wyclef Jean, Joe Sample & the Crusaders and Herbie

Hancock.

Trying out his father’s trombone at 13, Nils was inspired by The Beatles to pursue diverse musical

ventures. Initially classically trained, Nils toured with pop legend Bjorn Skifs (“Hooked on a Feeling”)

and rediscovered jazz through Miles Davis.

Nils describes bluffing his way into a solo album, experimenting with hip hop, and later singing and

acting. He talks about his unique red trombone, the pleasures of versatility, and working with

Doctors Without Borders.

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One of the world’s most sought-after brass players, Sergio Carolino has expanded the repertoire and

popularity of the tuba, across a range of musical genres. Although wind bands were popular in his

native Portugal, Sergio admits arrived at music as a secondary passion, behind his love of tennis and

caricature.

Largely an autodidact, Sergio began playing Dixieland jazz and progressed to fusion and funk. He

found inspiration in records he analysed with his friends and discusses music as an escape from the

divisiveness in society.

Sergio talks about musical curiosity, teaching masterclasses, and the value of being true to your own

musical vision.

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Scottish flutist Stephen Clark has come a long way from his Glasgow beginnings, having toured in

locations as far-flung as Jordan, Latvia, and Mexico and fulfilled a personal bucket list that included

skydiving and swimming with sharks!

From early beginnings playing the recorder, to failing at the violin, Stephen arrived at the flute as a

last resort. He reveals how inspiring his first teacher proved, as well as loving the recordings of flute

legend Sir James Galway.

Stephen talks about calming performance nerves, the cruelty of competitions, the unique challenges

of his instrument, and preparing for his 2018 Carnegie Hall recital.

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