Magnus Lindgren
Elegant, multi-instrumental jazz that flows between soulful flute melodies and grand orchestral arrangements. Sophisticated music for focused moments and late nights.
Elegant, multi-instrumental jazz that flows between soulful flute melodies and grand orchestral arrangements. Sophisticated music for focused moments and late nights.
Magnus Lindgren creates music that feels like a masterclass in balance. It is deeply technical and virtuosic, yet it never feels cold or academic. There is a shimmering, liquid quality to his woodwind playing, whether he is leading a small quartet through a soulful groove or conducting a full orchestra. His sound is rooted in the 'Swedish Cool' tradition but frequently detours into warm Brazilian rhythms and high-energy jazz-funk.
What truly sets Lindgren apart is his versatility as an arranger. He treats the flute and saxophone not just as solo instruments, but as textural tools that can weave through complex orchestral layers. His work often carries a cinematic weight, likely a result of his high-profile commissions for events like the Nobel Banquet. It is music that demands a high-fidelity setup to appreciate the crisp, clean separation of instruments and the warmth of the acoustic space.
For those new to his catalog, starting with 'Bird Lives' or 'Stockholm Underground' is essential. These records showcase his ability to modernize classic jazz sensibilities with contemporary production values. It is the perfect soundtrack for when you want to feel intellectually engaged but emotionally grounded, offering a sophisticated backdrop that rewards close, attentive listening.
Magnus Lindgren (born 13 August 1974 in Västerås, Sweden) is a Swedish jazz musician. He studied at the Västerås Music College. He then attended the Royal Swedish Academy of Music in Stockholm, Sweden, and began working with the Soul Enterprise. He began playing with Herbie Hancock aged 18, and formed his quartet in 1997. He has also worked with James Ingram, Koop, Barbara Hendricks, Gregory Porter, Till Brönner, Nicola Conte, Marie Fredriksson, Ivan Lins and David Foster. In 2001, Lindgren was voted the best Swedish jazz artist of the year by the Fasching jazz club in Stockholm. He has received a number of awards, including a Grammis award in 2001, and the Arne Domnérus Prize. Lindgren's main instruments are the saxophone, clarinet and flute, and he also works as a composer and arranger. He was commissioned to write music for the Nobel Banquet in 2003, and in 2016 he performed at the Nobel banquet together with Martin Fröst, the Swedish Chamber Orchestra and the Adolf Fredriks Girls Choir.
Shares cool jazz, vocal jazz, jazz fusion, nu jazz (subgenre)
Shares orchestral arrangement, vocal jazz, instrumental only, joyful (signature)
Shares cool jazz, crisp clean, nu jazz, instrumental only (subgenre)
Shares orchestral arrangement, jazz fusion, nu jazz, saxophone (signature)
Shares crisp clean, jazz fusion, funk, nu jazz (production)
Shares cool jazz, vocal jazz, nu jazz, instrumental only (subgenre)
Shares crisp clean, jazz fusion, funk, nu jazz (production)
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