Bob Sedergreen BIO | CDs & BOOKS | GIGS | JAZZ CLASSES | LINKS | MUSIC CLIPS | NEWS 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.