Langendorf United at Moldejazz at Plassen, Storyville

Langendorf United is considered one of Scandinavia’s most explosive live bands – and one of the most talked-about acts right now – and on July 16, they take over Storyville at Moldejazz 2026
The band, led by saxophonist and composer Lina Langendorf, has become a true phenomenon in the new Nordic jazz wave. Critics and audiences alike describe them as a group that “pushes the boundaries of jazz with raw rhythmic drive.”

This is music that hits both the body and the mind. Their sound blends spiritual jazz, afrobeat, psychedelic vibes, and ethio-jazz into something entirely unique – always anchored by a groove that refuses to let go. Songlines Magazine summed it up perfectly: “This music moves your body and shakes your brain.”...

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Langendorf United is considered one of Scandinavia’s most explosive live bands – and one of the most talked-about acts right now – and on July 16, they take over Storyville at Moldejazz 2026
The band, led by saxophonist and composer Lina Langendorf, has become a true phenomenon in the new Nordic jazz wave. Critics and audiences alike describe them as a group that “pushes the boundaries of jazz with raw rhythmic drive.”

This is music that hits both the body and the mind. Their sound blends spiritual jazz, afrobeat, psychedelic vibes, and ethio-jazz into something entirely unique – always anchored by a groove that refuses to let go. Songlines Magazine summed it up perfectly: “This music moves your body and shakes your brain.”

On stage, Langendorf United is simply electric. Five of the Nordic region’s most creative musicians merge into a single musical entity, full of energy, playfulness, and emotion. After a previous concert in Norway, Svein Hammer wrote: “One of the best concerts ever… groovy jazz rooted in African rhythms with subtle hints of soul and rock.”

Their debut album Yeahno Yowouw Land (2023) took Scandinavia and the rest of the world by surprise – sold-out shows, the Manifest Prize, and international buzz. Even legends like Mulatu Astatke have given Lina Langendorf credit for her innovative take on ethio-jazz.

Now comes the follow-up, Undercover Beast, already described as “outrageously good… revolutionary jazz” and earning top scores: “10/10… a world-class band that dares to take traditions to new places.”

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