ABOUT
Henning Ullén is a Swedish composer and pianist whose career spans jazz, improvisation, and contemporary classical music. He earned his degree in trumpet performance from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm in 2016, before completing a master’s degree in composition at the same institution in 2021. His international training includes studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMDP), broadening both his artistic scope and network of collaborations.

Originally trained as a trumpet player, Ullén’s career took a decisive turn in 2018, when a health issue compelled him to leave the instrument behind. He transitioned to the piano, and in only a few years established himself as a professional performer. While his work as a pianist centers on jazz and improvisational practices, Ullén is also a versatile composer, including classical piano solo music alongside chamber, orchestral, and more traditional idioms.

Ullén released his piano debut album in 2021 after having played the instrument for only two years, marking his arrival as a recording artist. In 2022, his compositions were featured on X Preludes with Pontus Carron, a recording of classical piano solo music that showcases his abilities as a composer. This was followed in 2024 by Play! on Prophone Records, which further established his voice as both performer and composer. Most recently, in 2025, he released several singles (featuring Mats Sandahl and Nils Agnas) on Prisma Music Group, expanding his presence in the Scandinavian and international music scene.

Ullén’s artistry has been recognized by Swedish Radio, which nominated him as Newcomer of the Year in both 2017 and 2018. He has received grants from the Swedish Arts Committee multiple times and has been honored with the STIM award multiple times, underscoring his role as one of the emerging voices in Sweden’s musical landscape.