The Walk
Nils Wogram Nostalgia
NWOG Records 2025Nils Wogram tb, Arno Krijger org, Dejan Terzic dr
"The Walk" is Nostalgia’s sixth studio album. It was recorded live to two-track analog tape at the wonderful Studio Nord in Bremen — a beautifully resonant ballroom from the 1960s. The songs explore themes of movement, introspection, and the mental clarity that walking can inspire.
Openness
Vertigo Trombone Quartet
NWOG Records 2024Nils Wogram tb, Andreas Tschopp tb, Bernhard Bamert tb, Jan Schreiner b-tb
This is the third album of the Vertigo Trombone Quartet, recorded live to two-track analog tape in a warm-sounding 1960s ballroom. Each band member contributes compositions, making this album a truly collective work.
The Pristine Sound of Root 70
Nils Wogram Root 70
NWOG Records 2023Nils Wogram (tb), Hayden Chisholm (alto sax), Matt Penman (b), Jochen Rueckert (dr)
Root 70’s ninth album features catchy compositions by Nils Wogram, captured in a relaxed session. Recorded live to two-track analog tape in a 1960s ballroom.
Freies Geröll
Nils Wogram Joe Sachse Duo
NWOG Records 2022Nils Wogram tb, Joe Sachse git
Freies Geröll is the second album by legendary guitarist Joe Sachse together with trombonist Nils Wogram. The pieces draw inspiration from jazz, blues, free improvisation, and flamenco. Recorded live to two-track analog tape in a 1950s ballroom.
Muse
Nils Wogram Muse
NWOG Records 2021Nils Wogram tb, Kathrin Pechlof harp, Gareth Lubbe viola overtone singing, Hayden Chisholm alto sax, overtone singing
The debut album of this chamber music ensemble, recorded live to two-track analog tape with fine vintage equipment at the magnificent Sendesaal Bremen.
SongDreaming
Nils Wogram Saadet Türköz
Leo Records 2021Saadet Türköz voc, Nils Wogram tb, melodica
The debut album of the duo with the unique singer, improviser, and performer Saadet Türköz. The music is entirely improvised, inviting listeners to embark on adventures between the lines. Recorded direct to analog tape at the legendary SRF Studio 2 in Zurich.
Bright Lights
Nils Wogram Solo
NWOG Records 2020Nils Wogram tb
My first solo album – a project I had envisioned for decades, finally brought to life in spring 2020 using fine vintage equipment. It features melodic songs centered on a warm trombone sound, along with passages of multiphonics and infectious, grooving rhythms.
Things We Like To Hear
Nils Wogram Nostalgia
NWO Records 2019Nils Wogram tb, Arno Krijger org, Dejan Terzic dr
Nostalgia’s fifth album, recorded fully analog at Clouds Hill in Hamburg. Things We Like To Hear explores songs, grooves, and improvisations – the essentials of our music – captured with a dry, warm, and honest sound.
The Good Life
Vertigo Trombone Quartet
NWOG Records 2018Nils Wogram tb, Andreas Tschopp tb, Bernhard Bamert tb, Jan Schreiner b-tb
Vertigo’s second album, recorded at the legendary Swiss Radio Studio 1 in Zurich. The band performed in a half-circle setup to capture an authentic, spontaneous live atmosphere.
Work Smoothly
NDR Bigband feat. Nils Wogram
NWOG Records 2018NDR Big Band feat Nils Wogram
The second album with the legendary NDR Bigband – the renowned Hamburg radio orchestra. Recorded live to two-track analog tape, using a setup reminiscent of the Duke Ellington Big Band sessions from the late 1950s. All music composed and arranged by Nils.
Luxury Habits
Nils Wogram Root 70
NWOG Records 2016Nils Wogram (tb) Hayden Chisholm (alto sax) Matt Penman (b) Jochen Rueckert (dr)
After four conceptual releases, Root 70 returns to a freer and more spontaneous musical territory. Luxury Habits is an exploration of rhythm and unexpected metric transformations. Take the risk – and prepare to be surprised.
Housewarming
Nils Wogram Bojan Z.
NWOG Records 2016Nils Wogram (tb) Bojan Z (p)
Housewarming" is the duo’s debut recording, showcasing a collection of catchy, rhythmically rich compositions by Bojan and me. The album was recorded at Recpublica Studios – a beautifully restored old mill, where we spent a week living, rehearsing, and recording in a warm and relaxed environment. That spirit is deeply embedded in the music.
Wise Men Can Be Wrong
Nils Wogram Root 70
NWOG Records 2015Nils Wogram (tb), Hayden Chisholm (alto sax) Matt Penman (b), Jochen Rueckert (dr)
Root 70’s fourth conceptual work – and the band’s first standards album, featuring our favorite songs from the Great American Songbook.
Nature
Nils Wogram Nostalgia
NWOG Records 2015Nils Wogram (tb) Arno Krijger (organ) Dejan Terzic (dr)
An album inspired by nature – its places, hikes, animals, and plants. Recorded in the beautiful radio hall of Deutschlandfunk. This is the first album featuring organist Arno Krijger. Nature was honored with an Echo Jazz award.
Developing Good Habits
Vertigo Trombone Quartet
NWOG Records 2014Nils Wogram (tb) Andreas Tschopp (tb) Bernhard Bamert (tb) Jan Schreiner (b-tb)
Vertigo Trombone Quartet’s debut album, recorded live to two-track analog tape at SRF Studio 1 in Zurich, Switzerland.
Riomar
Nils Wogram Root 70
NWOG Records 2013Gerdur Gunnarsdottir (violin) Gareth Lubbe (viola) Adrian Brendel (cello) Nils Wogram (tb) Hayden Chisholm (alto sax) Matt Penman (b) Jochen Rueckert (dr)
Riomar is the third installment in Root 70’s Conceptual Works series. This time, we invited three of our favorite string players to contribute, resulting in music that is mostly calm and romantic in character. The album was recorded live to two-track tape at Deutschlandfunk Studio Cologne and produced in collaboration with the Deutschlandfunk radio station.
Complete Soul
Nils Wogram Septet
NWOG Records 2012Matthias Schriefl (tp) Claudio Puntin (cl) Frank Speer (alto sax) Tilman Ehrhorn (tenor sax) Nils Wogram (tb) Steffen Schorn (bari sax) John Schröder (dr)
The second septet album, recorded at Studio P4 in Berlin. For the session, the band arranged themselves in a circle around two microphones to capture a live, intimate sound.
Vertigo Trombone Quartet
Vertigo Trombone Quartet
---- 2011Nils Wogram (tb) Andreas Tschopp (tb) Bernhard Bamert (tb Jan Schreiner (b-tb)
This is the first demo recording by the Vertigo Trombone Quartet, captured by Marcel Babazadeh at Kirche Neumünster in Zurich. It marks the ensemble’s initial attempt to develop a personal and distinctive approach to the traditional trombone quartet format.Not on streaming.
Sturm Und Drang
Nils Wogram Nostalgia
NWOG Records 2011Nils Wogram (tb) Florian Ross (organ) Dejan Terzic (dr)
The Nostalgia Trio’s third album, featuring compositions influenced by pop music and groove-based elements. Recorded and mixed analog at Maarweg Studios in Cologne by Wolfgang Stach.
Moods and Modes
NWOG Records 2011Nils Wogram (tb) Simon Nabatov (p)
The duo’s fifth, final, and most accomplished album. Recorded at SRF Studio 2 in Zurich. This session is also available as a video on Plushmusic.
Listen To Your Woman
Nils Wogram Root 70
NWOG Records 2010Nils Wogram (tb) Hayden Chisholm (alto sax) Matt Penman (b) Jochen Rueckert (dr)
Root 70’s fourth album and the second in their series of conceptual works. This release focuses on blues-inspired compositions. It was recorded live to two-track analog tape at my favorite studio, P4 in Berlin. Listen to Your Woman also marks the first release on my own label, nwog-records.
Lush
Unit Records 2009Nils Wogram (tb) Simone Vollenweider (voc) Colin Vallon (p) Wolfgang Zwiauer (b) Kaspar Rast (dr)
A commissioned project by the Swiss cultural foundation Pro Helvetia, Lush is perhaps my most controversial album. It features a Swiss quintet with Simone Vollenweider on vocals. The music draws inspiration from pop grooves and the eclectic spirit of Frank Zappa.
Root 70 On 52nd 1/4 Street
Nils Wogram Root 70
Intuition 2008Nils Wogram (tb) Hayden Chisholm (alto sax) Matt Penman (b) Jochen >rueckert (dr)
The first recording in Root 70’s series of conceptual works. All compositions are based on jazz standards and explore the use of quarter tones – Root 70’s take on 1/4-tone bebop.
Affinity
Nils Wogram Nostalgia
Intuition 2008Nils Wogram (tb) Florian Ross (organ) Dejan Terzic (dr)
The Nostalgia Trio’s second album, featuring compositions that blend elements of bebop with harmonies inspired by Romantic classical music. Recorded at the legendary DRS Studio 2.
Portrait Of A Band
NDR Bigband feat. Nils Wogram
Enja Records 2007NDR Bigband feat Nils Wogram
My first big band program, recorded by Germany’s progressive radio big band – the NDR Bigband. The album features soloists from across the ensemble, as well as the rhythm section with Simon Nabatov, Tom Rainey, and Matt Penman. Recorded analog.
Jazz Limbo
Leo Records 2007Nils Wogram (tb) Simon Nabatov (p)
"Jazz Limbo" is a live recording captured at The Loft in Cologne, showcasing spontaneous free improvisations by Simon Nabatov and Nils Wogram. The album cover features a photograph by Cologne-based artist Friedrich von Hülsen.
Root 70 vs Wolf Parkinson White
Nils Wogram Root 70
---- 2006Nils Wogram (tb) Hayden Chisholm (alto sax, voc) Matt Penman (b) Jochen Rueckert (dr, electronics)
White is a side project that emerged from the same recording session. It features two tracks from the original album, one bonus track, and three remixes by Wolf Parkinson White on the B-side. Available exclusively on vinyl.
Fahrvergnügen
Nils Wogram Root 70
Intuition 2006Nils Wogram (tb) Hayden Chisholm (alto sax) Matt Penman (b) Jochen Rueckert (dr)
Fahrvergnügen is Root 70’s third album, captured at the legendary Avatar Studios in New York City by renowned engineer James Farber.
Swing Moral
Nils Wogram Septet
Enja Records 2005Stephan Meinberg (tp) Claudio Puntin (cl) Frank Speer (alto sax) Tilman Ehrhorn (tenor sax) Steffen Schorn (bari sax, bcl) John Schröder (dr)
The first recording of my septet, continuing the concept of the sextet from Odd and Awkward – now with six horns and drums. Recorded at Hansahaus Studios in Bonn on a 24-track tape recorder. Not available in streaming platforms.
The Move
Between The Lines 2005Nils Wogram (tb) Simon Nabatov (tb)
This is the third duo recording with Simon Nabatov, released on the Between the Lines label.
Daddy`s Bones
Nils Wogram Nostalgia
Intuition 2003Nils Wogram (tb) Florian Ross (organ) Dejan Terzic (dr)
The Nostalgia Trio's first recording – originally intended as a demo, it was eventually released on Intuition. The album clearly reflects the idea of composing straightforward jazz tunes. Recorded at Gaga Studios in Hamburg on a 24-track tape recorder
Construction Field
Altrisuoni 2003Nils Wogram (tb) Simon Nabatov (p) Henning Sieverts (b, cello) Jochen Rueckert (dr)
The third and final quartet recording by this band – and probably their best. It's relatively unknown, as it was released on a very small label in Switzerland.
Getting Rooted
Nils Wogram Root 70
Enja Records 2003Nils Wogram (tb) Haxden Chisholm (alto sax) Matt penman (b) Jochen Rueckert (dr)
Root 70's second album, recorded after an extensive European tour, captures the band's electrifying energy and dynamic sound.
Starting A Story
ACT 2002Nils Wogram (tb) Simon Nabatov (p)
the second duo album with simon nabatov. recorded for act records. It contains some interesting cross over writing inspired by ligeti and other modern classical composers.
Root 70
Nils Wogram Root 70
2nd Floor 2001Nils Wogram (tb) Hayden Chisholm (alto sax) Matt Penman (b) Jochen Rueckert (dr)
Root 70's debut album – a vibrant collection full of ideas and surprises, laying the foundation for the band's distinctive sound.
Odd And Awkward
Enja Records 2001Nils Wogram (tb) Hayden Chisholm (alto sax) Steffen Schorn (bari sax, b-cl) Chris Speed (cl, ten sax) Cuong Vu (tp) Henning Sieverts (b) Simon Nabatov (p)
this is a double cd of an octet and sextet. it was a co-production between the festival triennale cologne and the swr radio. my first composing and arranging for a larger jazz ensemble
As We Don`t Know It
Konnex Records 1999Nils Wogram (tb) Simon Nabatov (p)
the first recording of the duo with simon nabatov. a live recoring from the wdr broadcasting hall.
Serious Fun
CIMP 1999Nils Wogram (tb) Conny Bauer (tb)
the only duo recording with legendary trombonist conny bauer. it was recorded at bob rush's house, the owner of cadence and the cimp label.
Speed Life
Enja Records 1998Nils Wogram (tb) Simon Nabatov (p) Nic Thys (b) Jochen Rueckert (dr)
the second record with my quartet for Enja. the peak of advanced and through composed tunes
Round Trip
Enja Records 1995Nils Wogram (tb) Simon Nabatov (p) Dietmar Fuhr (b) Jochen Rueckert (dr)
my first recording for Enja records and the first album in Europe introducing a quartet I worked with until 2001.
New York Conversations
Mons Records 1994Nils Wogram (tb) Kenny Werner (p) Brad Shepik (git) Doug Weiss (b) Owen Howard (dr)
my very first professional recording. produced at the end of a great time I had in New York between 1992 and 1994.