Artist Insights Yamaha Music Europe

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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Young French percussionist Adélaïde Ferrière has won several international prizes and performed in
festivals and concert halls worldwide. Adélaïde remembers being inspired as a child watching her
timpanist father. Now, she’s inspiring a new generation of percussionists with her solo marimba and
ensemble performances.
Adélaïde specialises in transposing classical repertoire for solo marimba and making gorgeous video
performances, including Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which she performed on a rooftop in New
York. She talks about joining the Paris Conservatoire at just 15 years old, explores her use of media,
and discusses the unique challenges of tuned percussion.

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London-born tubist Theon Cross has been celebrated for “reinventing the tuba” and his music has
garnered high praise from publications including The Guardian, The New York Times and NPR. He has
toured extensively throughout Europe and the Americas, as well as scoring a number 1 jazz release
with his debut album “Fyah.”
Beginning his musical journey on the little-known tenor horn, Theon admits being envious of his
trombonist brother until an inspiring teacher gave him a euphonium. Having begun with classical
training, he then played with a Brazilian-styled carnival group and discovered how funky brass could
be.
A rich mix of sounds including Caribbean soca, soul and roots reggae music infused Theon’s
childhood. He discovered jazz through his brother and talks about how inspiring his Guildhall days
were, as well as the joys of playing with Jon Batiste and being feted by Iggy Pop.

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The saxophone might not be the first instrument you associate with dance music. However,
international sax Player Ellie Sax has rocked gigs and parties from New Year’s Eve in the Maldives to
European super-clubs like The Ministry of Sound.
Like many artists these days, she uses video to share her music with a wider audience, including her
single, one-take livestream from an Ibizan clifftop, together with her DJ husband Harry.
Ellie likens the DJ/soloist combination to a chamber music collaboration. She talks about finding her
instrument, music as celebration, and discovering how popular and joyous house music with
saxophone can be.

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