Black Jesus Experience Black Jesus

Bob Sedergreen

Updated 7th August 2021

BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE Saturday 7th August 2021 Black Jesus Experience take to The Night Cat for two sessions of bright Time: 6:30 pm [two sessions] Ethio-jazz, blending in hip hop and funk elements to create a dynamic, irresistible sound. Limited tickets are on sale now for these intimate Venue: The Night Cat, 137 Johnston St Fitzroy seated shows! Tickets: Early Session $28.24, Late Session $28.24 Bookings: Buy tickets here BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE (BJX) is a ten piece band playing an irresistibly danceable alloy of traditional Ethiopian song and 21st Century groove. Like the diverse backgrounds of its members members, BJX’s music reflects the multicultural vibrancy of the band’s hometown, Melbourne, Australia. Singer Enushu began entertaining her local community as a child in Addis Ababa. Forced to leave Ethiopia, Enushu migrated to Australia bringing hauntingly beautiful compositions inspired by her remarkable life story and the unique vocal traditions of Ethiopia. Enushu is joined on vocals by poetic giant and lyrical miracle Mr Monk, Zimbabwe born and Outback bred. When not touring BJX run a weekly session at cultural hub The Horn creating new songs live on stage featuring guest artists from all walks of life. The facility BJX has with this practice lies in the improvising traditions of that feed BJX including Hip Hop, Jazz, Azmari and Funk. Black Jesus Experience have recently released their 6th studio album, their second collaboration with their long time mentor, the inventor of Ethio-Jazz: Mulatu Astatke. The album To Know Without Knowing was recorded and mixed across 3 continents, and upon release has already been The Guardian Jazz Album of the Month and Bandcamp Album of the Day. The rhymes and chimes of Black Jesus Experience deliver the power and beauty of Africa through the vocal prism of Hip-Hop and freedom of Funk

BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE Sunday 8th August 2021 Time: 7:00 pm BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone, Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry Guitar, Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Tickets: No cover charge Liam ‘The Monk’ Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

BLOW AT THE HORN Thursday 19th August 2021 Time: 8:00 pm With Bob, Gareth, Ian, Peter and a guest drummer.

Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

TRIBUTE TO JAZZ PIANISTS Friday 20th August 2021 Time: 6:00 pm Saluting the great pianists/composers from Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines to Keith Jarrett. Jazz is a litany of great pianists Fats Waller and Earl Hines in Venue: The Loft Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne the thirties, Duke Ellington in the forties and fifties, Les McCann and Tickets: $40 cover charge Bobby Timmins in the sixties. The big three, Herbie Hancock, Joe Bookings: at the door or www.pariscat.com.au Zawinul and Chick Corea in the seventies as well as a few other surprises. Come on this musical journey with legendary pianist Bob Sedergreen whose career now spans sixty years of hard driving jazz of all genres.

Joining Bob for this musical tour will be bassist Jon Chidgey, and drummer Gordon Pendelton. Their empathy will be apparent to all.

A must see for lovers of jazz piano - a light-hearted fun romp.

BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE Sunday 22nd August 2021 Time: 7:00 pm BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone, Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry Guitar, Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Tickets: No cover charge Liam ‘The Monk’ Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

BLOW AT THE HORN Thursday 26th August 2021 Time: 8:00 pm With Bob, Gareth, Ian, Peter and a guest drummer.

Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS With Special Guest Paul Coyle Saturday 28th August Time: 8:00 pm Iconic Melbourne Jazz pianist, Bob Sedergreen loves to be the lynch pin presenting musicians who deserve to be recognised in their own Venue: Southside Jazz – Classic Cinemas, 9 Gordon right. On this night on trumpet and vocals you can hear jazz royalty, St, Elsternwick Vic Paul Coyle, on bass, arranger, composer, Jon Chidgey, and on drums Tickets: $30/$25 Mark Voogd, a versatile, empathetic and tasteful player who responds Bookings: Tel: 03 9524 7900 perfectly to his fellow musicians. www.classiccinemas.com.au/events/classic- southside The music of the night will reflect the eclectic tastes of all four players. A night not to be missed.

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS It’s a Mad, Mad Band! Sunday 29th August 2021 Time: 3:30 pm doors open (show at 4 pm) Featuring Fem Belling, Gianni Marinucci, Evripedes Evripidu and working Mark Voogd. Venue: Ruby Carter Lounge at Memo Music Hall, 88 Acland St St Kilda* Iconic Melbourne Jazz pianist, Bob Sedergreen loves to be the lynch Tickets: $40 plus booking fee pin presenting musicians who deserve to be recognised in their own Direct ticket link right but this time he’s gone too far choosing musicians from multiple Bookings: Tel: 03 9534 3556 settings who have never performed together. Including: [email protected] Fem Belling- voice & violin. Fem grew up playing and singing Jazz as part of a well-known South African musical family. She then spent * How to find MEMO: We are located at the rear of time working gigs and stage shows London’s West End. Fem’s the St Kilda RSL Club (88 Acland Street St Kilda) and vivacious personality and fun loving nature together with a fearless entry to the venue is via Albert Street which runs approach has made her a household name in Melbourne’s jazz along the side of the RSL. Make your way to the community corner of Acland Street and Albert Street, and walk Gianni Marinucci,- trumpet/flugelhorn, a distinctive voice on horn, along Albert until you see the entry into the MEMO reminiscent of players like Chet Baker, Art Farmer and Bobby Shew. A foyer. sophisticated international Gianni fronts two in demand bands Swing Parking: There is ample paid parking behind MEMO Shift and his Nonet. Music Hall and surrounding streets Evripedes Evripidu- electric bass. Emotional, gifted, Evri’s bass playing Public Transport: The number 96 Tram stops right can display technical brilliance without compromising emotional outside the venue on Acland Street making it super satisfaction. Evri’s work is always musical with a capital M. He is a easy to get to. close colleague of superstar drummer/percussionist David Jones.

Mark Voogd- drummer. Mark Voogd is a modern jazz drummer reminiscent of the style of Jimmy Cobb, a tasteful, versatile, and sensitive player who responds perfectly to his fellow musicians. Dont miss this one off performance!

BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE Sunday 29th August 2021 Time: 7:00 pm BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone, Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry Guitar, Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Tickets: No cover charge Liam ‘The Monk’ Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

BLOW AT THE HORN Thursday 2nd September 2021 Time: 8:00 pm With Bob, Gareth, Ian, Peter and a guest drummer.

Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS With special guest Rohan Wallis Saturday 4th September 2021 Time: 8:00 pm Jazz piano legend Bob Sedergreen, drummer Sonja Horbelt and bassist Ivan Rosa are a tight and empathetic rhythm Venue: Lido Jazz Room, 1/675 Glenferrie Rd, section having performed together for over three decades including a Hawthorn Vic residency at Il Primo restaurant in Carlton. Bob’ special guest, Rohan Tickets: $30/$25 Wallis is perhaps one of Melbourne’s most eclectic musicians. A handy Bookings: Tel: 03 8658 0000 or trumpeter/flugelhornist, a swinging and relaxed vocal delivery and in www.lidocinemas.com. demand DJ. His influences include as well as jazz, electronic music Bookings essential : this is a small room. Book early and progressive and postmodern music. Rohan always connects with to avoid disappointment. his audience.

Whatever these musicians choose to play on the night will reflect their years of dedication to the playing and teaching of music in Melbourne. Don’t miss a night where you can hear a blend of jazz and popular standards https://youtu.be/0wOW1ZriX_0

FATHER’S DAY Featuring Bob Sedergreen and Ash & Peter Gaudion Sunday 5th September 2021 Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Sip, Swing, Smile and Spoil your dad this Father's Day with some very sophisticated and smooth jazz from Melbourne’s finest musicians. Venue: S Lounge 1/300 - 302 Beach Rd, Black Rock Australian Jazz Legend Bob Sedergreen is back with us and joined by Tickets: $30 jazz icon Peter Gaudion on Trumpet, and his son, the very talented Bookings: Buy tickets here Ash Gaudion on Sax/Vocals along with the always sensational Sonja

Horbelt on Drums and our very own Annette Yates on Bass.

This will be one special Father’s Day event not to miss so get in early and secure your seats for what will be a 'jazz' packed afternoon at the S Lounge.

THE JAZZ MASSAGERS – Hobart, TAS Featuring Bob Sedergreen, Scott Tinkler, Al Dobson, Hamish Houston, Ted Vining Saturday 25th September 2021 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm A musical tour of Blue Note Records that traces the evolution of the label from Early Jazz through Bebop, Hard Bop, Post Bop, Soul Jazz, Venue: The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre Avant-Garde, and into the vibrant sounds of now Hobart Tickets: $34.50 + BF / Full-time Student, Concession $24.50 + BF Bookings: Buy tickets here If you have access needs please get in touch ([email protected]) and let us know

CAMPBERDOWN CONCERT IN TWO PARTS Featuring Bob Sedergreen and Friends – Saturday 2nd October 2021 Time: Doors open 7:30 pm for 8:00 pm show Part 1 – A TRIBUTE TO JAZZ PIANISTS

Saluting the great pianists/composers from Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines to Keith Venue: The Steam Laundry, Paton Street, Jarrett. Jazz is a litany of great pianists Fats Waller and Earl Hines in Camperdown VIC Tickets: Book online the thirties, Duke Ellington in the forties and fifties, Les McCann and Bobby Timmins in the sixties. The big three, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul and Chick Corea in the seventies as well as a few other surprises. Come on this musical journey with legendary pianist Bob Sedergreen whose career now spans sixty years of hard driving jazz of all genres. Bob has many awards including The Don Banks Award, Australia Council, The Ken Myers Award, Victorian Arts Centre and was recently inducted into The Bell Awards Jazz Hall of fame, to name a few. Joining Bob for this musical tour will be composer, arranger and bassist Jon Chidgey has the honor of being the only graduate at the VCA to be accepted on both bass and drum kit. Jon was part of The Stonnington Gardens jazz Show band which played with who’s who of Australian Jazz for a decade, Drummer Gordon Pendleton, hails originally from Geelong, cut his teeth playing rock n roll with the famous Fendermen Showband. Gordon joined Bob’s Blues on the Boil, for over a decade doing TV shows, The Sydney Festival and the first live ABC recording of a local Blues band (Potent Brew). Gordon was also selected to perform with famous USA blues guitarist Champion Jack DU Pres Bob ,Gordon and Jon have doing this show in a plethora of venues around Melbourne and regional areas. Their empathy will be apparent to all Part 2 – JAMMING WITH FRIENDS Camperdown guitarist Peter Daffy, who like Bob started as a fifties rocker, is known as a versatile and accomplished instrumentalist, and instrument maker of high quality stringed instruments. A man of many talents To locals Howlin’ Wind may just be the man from Pomborneit but to Bob he is the most passionate and masterful flautist since the legendary Brian Brown. Howlin’ is a national treasure as he states “the flute is wild and needs to be played by wild people

BLOW AT THE HORN Thursday 7th October 2021 Time: 8:00 pm With Bob, Gareth, Ian, Peter and a guest drummer.

Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

ANNEMARIE SHARRY’s BOSSARACH Special Guest: Bob Sedergreen, with Ivan Rosa and Mark Grunden Saturday 9th October 2021 Time: 6:00 pm A 'new wave' romp through Bossa Nova and Burt Bacharach hits.... with cocktail in hand. Venue: The Loft, Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place, Line up: Melbourne Vic Annemarie Sharry (vocals) Tickets: $40 Bob Sedergreen (keys) Bookings: www.pariscat.com.au Mark Grunden (percussion) Ivan Rosa - (bass) Mark Gruden - (percussion) Genre – Bossa Nova Performance

BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE Sunday 10th October 2021 Time: 7:00 pm BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone, Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry Guitar, Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Tickets: No cover charge Liam ‘The Monk’ Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

BLOW AT THE HORN Thursday 14th October 2021 Time: 8:00 pm With Bob, Gareth, Ian, Peter and a guest drummer.

Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS With Special Guest Jo Stevenson Saturday 16th October 2021 Time: 8:00 pm Iconic Melbourne Jazz pianist, Bob Sedergreen loves to be the lynch pin presenting musicians who deserve to be recognised in their own Venue: Southside Jazz – Classic Cinemas, 9 Gordon right. This concert will focus on the talents of reedman, clarinetist St, Elsternwick Vic extraordinaire and bandleader Jo Stevenson. Jo’s genuine love of jazz Tickets: $30/$25 coupled together with his relentless swinging style, produces music Bookings: Tel: 03 9524 7900 oozing with energy, joy and authority. Jo is one of Melbourne’s most https://www.classiccinemas.com.au/events/classic- respected musicians. southside Experienced and powerful bassist Mark Elton says of Jo “ He is one of my oldest musical buddies. In the nineties we travelled the world playing clubs and festivals!” Drummer, Mark Voogd, is a versatile, (sometimes in the style of Jimmy Cobb) empathetic and tasteful player who responds perfectly to his fellow musicians. A night not to be missed!!!

BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE Sunday 17th October 2021 Time: 7:00 pm BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone, Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry Guitar, Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Tickets: No cover charge Liam ‘The Monk’ Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

BLOW AT THE HORN Thursday 21st October 2021 Time: 8:00 pm With Bob, Gareth, Ian, Peter and a guest drummer.

Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

PETER GAUDION’S BLUES EXPRESS Sunday 24th October 2021 Time: 3:30 pm Doors open, Show at 4:00 pm Peter Gaudion Trumpet/vocals Ashley Gaudion Saxophone/vocals Venue: Ruby Carter Lounge at Memo Music Hall, 88 James Clark Double Bass/vocals Acland Street St Kilda* Rod Gilbert drums/vocals Tickets: $40 Bob Sedergreen piano Bookings: Tel: 9534 3556 And special guest vocalist Jacki Gaudion [email protected] * How to find MEMO: We are located at the rear of the St Kilda RSL . Club (88 Acland Street St Kilda) and entry to the venue is via Albert Street which runs along the side of the RSL. Make your way to the corner of Acland Street and Albert Street, and walk along Albert until you see the entry into the MEMO foyer. Parking: There is ample paid parking behind MEMO Music Hall and surrounding streets Public Transport: The number 96 Tram stops right outside the venue on Acland Street making it super easy to get to

BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE Sunday 24th October 2021 Time: 7:00 pm BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone, Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry Guitar, Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Tickets: No cover charge Liam ‘The Monk’ Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

THE HOTTENTOTS SPECIAL Bob Sedergreen and Friends Saturday 30th October 2021 Time: 9:30 pm Jazz piano legend Bob Sedergreen, drummer Sonja Horbelt and Bassist Ivan Rosa are a tight and empathetic rhythm section having Venue: Basement, Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place, performed together for over two decades including a residency at Il Melbourne Vic Primo restaurant in Carlton followed by the release of their definitive Tickets: $40 recording , ‘The First One’. All three are involved in education and Bookings: www.pariscat.com.au teach at a plethora of Melbourne schools.

Ivan’s cousin Oscar Rosa is a fine guitarist and singer, led a band The Hottentots playing a commercial brand of jazz and blues inspired music.

The Hottentots were a very successful band performing at many venues including concerts at Cruden Farm for Dame Elizabeth Murdoch.

For this special concert Bob Sedergreen becomes the extra member of this people friendly band

BLOW AT THE HORN Thursday 25th November 2021 Time: 8:00 pm With Bob, Gareth, Ian, Peter and Ted Vining.

Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au

TED VINING TRIO With special guest Amelia Evans Friday 26th November 2021 Time: 6:00 pm Bob Sedergreen - Ted Vining - Gareth Hill are 3 of Australia’s most Venue: The Loft, Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place, swinging musicians. Together they form the famous Ted Vining Trio. a Melbourne Vic trio that has featured in concerts with the Count Basie Band, Sarah Tickets: $40 Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie just to name a few. This trio is Australia's Bookings: www.pariscat.com.au and probably the world's longest serving trio. Their motto is “Jazz

Forever” and that’s what they deliver in spades.

As The Trio only performs very sporadically due to Ted residing in Hobart, every meeting is a special gig. Amelia Evans is a highly regarded performer recognised by Melbourne divas from Michelle Nicolle to Emma Gilmartin. Her debut album ‘The First Song, a collaboration with Bob has led to Amelia's success as a performer, performing in most recognised Melbourne Jazz venues. She is highly excited about working with The Trio. This is a one off special event not to be missed!

TED VINING TRIO

Saturday 27th November 2021 Time: 8:00 pm Bob Sedergreen - Ted Vining - Gareth Hill are 3 of Australia’s most swinging musicians. Together they form the famous Ted Vining Trio. a Venue: Southside Jazz – Classic Cinemas, 9 Gordon trio that has featured in concerts with the Count Basie Band, Sarah St, Elsternwick Vic Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie, just to name a few. This trio is Australia's Tickets: $30/$25 and probably the world's longest serving trio. Their motto is “Jazz Bookings: Tel: 03 9524 7900 Forever” and that’s what they deliver in spades. https://www.classiccinemas.com.au/events/classic- As The Trio only performs very sporadically due to Ted residing southside in Hobart, every meeting is a special gig. This event is absolutely not to be missed.

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“HEAR ME TALKING “THREE DIMENSIONS OF TO YA” LOVE” Bob’s book with Julie Bailey, Bob

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“DEEPEST GREEN” “EMPATHY” with Bob Sedergreen and:guest by BLOW vocalists: Bridgette Allen, Carl Pannuzzo, Margie Lou Dyer, with Ted Vining, Bob Nilusha Baeder, Shonah Sedergreen, Peter Honeyhill, Christine Sullivan, Harper and Ian Dixon Ashley Gaudion, Monique Sesto and Jacki Gaudion singing original $20 at gigs songs written by Bob.

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