Combining the rich heritage of her Swedish homeland with modern jazz and varied musical influences from around the world, Nilsson and her quintet will showcase arrangements of Swedish Traditional music as well as original compositions at Rockwood Music Hall, stage 1 (196 Allen Street, New York, NY) on Saturday, September 24th, 6 pm.

Nilsson believes that all folk music (including jazz) has a common thread, and that by weaving these threads together, a deeper, more intimate understanding among contrasting cultures can be reached. It is in this spirit that Elsa's "absolutely gorgeous” (Karen Pauley, KSER, Seattle) compositions shine through. During this performance you can expect a wide range of styles to surface in an exciting journey through cultures and time periods as the band weaves new paths though the music.

Each member of the band brings his or her own flavor to the music, creating a cohesive thread in a cross-cultural musical exchange that holds jazz at its core. With Nilsson leading on flute, the band also features Jeff McLaughlin on Guitar, Alex Minier on Bass and Cody Rahn on Drums and Percussion.
www.rockwoodmusichall.com / www.elsanilssonmusic.com