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BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE and AURUS | |
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Saturday 16th March 2024 Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE and AURUS in association
with PBS 106.7FM present a double bill, direct from major international festivals, a one off special performance live at The Night
Cat Fitzroy 16 March. AURUS is an astounding virtuoso singer and composer originally from Reunion Island, now resident in Paris. AURUS
performs solo and with his eponymous band around the world. This concert will feature sets from AURUS and from incomparable Ethiofunk
masters BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE and a unique opportunity to hear collaborative works from their upcoming album. PLUS the long awaited
and miraculous return of BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE’s founder, songstress ENUSHU TAYE. This evening will be ENUSHU’s first Melbourne concert
appearance since her injury and a celebration of her resilience, determination, and love. |
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Venue: The Night Cat, 137-141 Johnston
St Fitzroy Tickets/Bookings: Here Photo ID is essential, acceptable ID is a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence
or Passport. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission to any person. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted.
Dangerous behaviour including Crowd Surfing, Stage Diving, Moshing and Violent Dancing is not allowed and will result in your immediate
removal from this venue. Inappropriate behaviour at this venue will lead to your banning. | |
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BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | |
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Sunday
17th March 2024 Time: 7:00 pm |
BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone, Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn,
Zac Lister-and Larry Guitar, Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Liam ‘The Monk’ Monkhouse-MC and Bob
Sedergreen- keyboards. |
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Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BLOW AT THE HORN | |
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Thursday 21st March 2024 Time: 7:00 pm |
Peter Harper – Sax Ian
Dixon – Trumpet Gareth Hill – Bass Sam Young/Kahan Harper - Drums |
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Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover
charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE At Hawthorn Arts Centre | |
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Friday 22nd March
2024 Time: 8:00 pm |
BJX will be appearing after fantastic performances at Womeadelaide. PLUS the long awaited and miraculous return
of BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE’s founder, songstress ENUSHU TAYE. Since her injury and a celebration of her resilience, determination,
and love. Black Jesus Experience (BJX) is a community of musicians pumping out an irresistibly danceable array of traditional Ethiopian
song and 21st century groove. BJX have recorded 7 albums, played countless live shows all over the world and in 2023 were nominated
for a prestigious Music Victoria Award. This 10-piece ensemble reflects the multicultural vibrancy of Melbourne and their music fuses
elements of hip hop, jazz, funk with the Azmari musical tradition of the Ethiopian Highlands. Allocated seating at cabaret tables. |
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Venue:
Hawthorn Arts Centre, Burwood Rd Hawthorn Tickets: $38 Bookings: Book here | |
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BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | |
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Sunday 24th March 2024 Time:
7:00 pm |
BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone, Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry
Guitar, Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Liam ‘The Monk’ Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. |
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Venue:
The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BLOW
AT THE HORN | |
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Thursday 28th March 2024 Time: 7:00 pm |
Peter Harper – Sax Ian Dixon – Trumpet Gareth Hill – Bass Sam Young/Kahan
Harper - Drums |
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Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BOB
SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS With Rohan Wallis | |
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Saturday 30th March 2024 Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Bob and Mal Sedergreen are well known
jazz and blues identities in Melbourne’s live music scene. Both have performed locally and internationally at concerts and major jazz
festivals. Ivan Rosa is an experienced, driving and empathetic bassist whose association with Bob spans decades, involving many live
gigs, residencies and recordings. Mark Voogd is a popular drummer due to his ability to handle most musical situations but especially
his affinity of propulsive jazz time a la Jimmy Cobb. Bob’s special guest, Rohan Wallis is perhaps one of Melbourne’s most eclectic
musicians. A handy trumpeter/flugelhornist, a swinging and relaxed vocal delivery and in demand DJ. His influences include as well
as jazz, electronic music and progressive and postmodern music. Rohan always connects with 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 |
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Venue: Lido Jazz Room, 1/675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn Vic Tickets: $30/$25 Bookings:Tel: 03 8658 0000 or www.lidocinemas.com. Bookings essential : this is a small room. Book early to avoid disappointment. | |
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BLACK
JESUS EXPERIENCE | |
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Sunday 31st March 2024 Time: 7:00 pm |
BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone,
Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry Guitar, Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Liam ‘The Monk’
Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. |
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Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings:Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BLOW AT THE HORN | |
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Thursday 4th April 2024 Time: 7:00 pm |
Peter Harper
– Sax Ian Dixon – Trumpet Gareth Hill – Bass Sam Young/Kahan Harper - Drums |
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Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets:
No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE | |
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Sunday 7th April 2024 Time:
7:00 pm |
BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone, Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry
Guitar, Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Liam ‘The Monk’ Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. |
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Venue:
The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BLOW
AT THE HORN | |
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Thursday 11th April 2024 Time: 7:00 pm |
Peter Harper – Sax Ian Dixon – Trumpet Gareth Hill – Bass Sam Young/Kahan
Harper - Drums |
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Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BOB
SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS Present a Tribute to Jazz Pianists | |
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Friday 12th April 2024 Time: 6:30 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 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. Joining Bob for this musical tour will be bassist, Jon Chidgey and drummer
Gordon Pendleton. Their empathy will be apparent to all. A must see for lovers of jazz piano - a light-hearted fun romp. Here is the
direct ticket link… |
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Venue: Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne Vic Tickets: $40 Bookings: www.pariscat.com.au | |
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BLACK JESUS
EXPERIENCE Live at The Counts | |
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Wednesday 17th April 2024 Time: 7:30 pm |
Ethio-Funk master-trippers Black Jesus Experience hit The
Count’s with their ten piece line up, featuring master improvisers Bob Sedergreen (keys), Peter Harper (sax) and Ian Dixon (trumpet).
Winners
of the 2023 Music Victoria Multicultural Arts Diasporas Award, Black Jesus Experience is a nine piece explosion fusing an irresistibly
danceable shot of traditional Ethiopian song 21st Century groove. For this special appearance they are joined by co-conspirator, Australian
jazz legend Bob Sedergreen on keyboards. 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 Jazz. Black Jesus Experience formed out of the multicultural arts melting pot of inner city
Melbourne in 2008 with members from five continents bringing their soul together. They have performed at major events in Australia,
Africa, UK and Europe including Glastonbury and Womad, won The Age Best Global Album with Migration and Best National Tour
with esteemed collaborator ethio-jazz legend Mulatu Astatke with whom they recorded their release, Cradle Of Humanity. Doors 6.30pm,
band on stage at 7.30pm. Listen to Black Jesus Experience on Spotify. |
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Venue: The Count’s – The Ian Potter Centre for Performing
Arts (Monash University) 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton 3800 Tickets: $10-$25 Bookings: Here | |
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BLOW AT THE HORN | |
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Thursday 18th April
2024 Time: 7:00 pm |
Peter Harper – Sax Ian Dixon – Trumpet Gareth Hill – Bass Sam Young/Kahan Harper - Drums |
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Venue: The
Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BOB
SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS With Mal Sedergreen and Paul Coyle | |
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Saturday 20th April 2024 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm |
Iconic Melbourne Jazz pianist,
Bob Sedergreen loves to be the lynch pin presenting musicians who deserve to be recognised. On bass, is Haydn Murtagh, who has international
performing credentials and currently holds the bass chair in the Royal Australian Navy Band. On drums Mark Voogd, a versatile,
empathetic, and tasteful player who responds perfectly to his fellow musician. On this night on trumpet and vocals you can hear jazz
royalty, Paul Coyle and Mal Sedergreen, powerful musicians who play with honesty and intensity. Both have toured internationally
and played in ground-breaking bands. Paul with Bomba and The Melbourne Ska Orchestra and Mal with Jimmy Witherspoon, Mistaken Identity,
Art Attack and Blues on the Boil. The music of the night will reflect the eclectic tastes of all four players. A night not to be missed. |
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Venue:
Southside Jazz – Classic Cinemas, 9 Gordon St, Elsternwick Vic Tickets: $30/$25 Bookings: Tel: 03 9524 7900 www.classiccinemas.com.au/events | |
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BLACK
JESUS EXPERIENCE | |
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Sunday 21st April 2024 Time: 7:00 pm |
BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE with Enushu-vocals, Peter Harper-Tenor Saxophone,
Ian Dixon-Flugelhorn, Zac Lister-and Larry Guitar, Richard Rose-Bass, Kahan Harper-Percussion, James Davies-drums, Liam ‘The Monk’
Monkhouse-MC and Bob Sedergreen- keyboards. |
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Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets: No cover charge Bookings:Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BLOW AT THE HORN With Ted Vining | |
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Thursday 25th April 2024 Time: 7:00 pm |
Peter
Harper – Sax Ian Dixon – Trumpet Gareth Hill – Bass Ted Vining - Drums |
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Venue: The Horn, 20 Johnston Street Collingwood Tickets:
No cover charge Bookings: Tel: 9417 4670 http://www.thehorncafe.com.au | |
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BOB SEDERGREEN PRESENTS Trumpet Talk | |
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Saturday 27th April
2024 Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
This is a special performance highlighting the work of great jazz trumpeters, with special guest
Ian Dixon trumpet who has performed across Australia, and internationally in the UK, Ethiopia, South Africa, Swaziland and even New
Zealand. The group featuring Mal Sedergreen, alto sax, Hayden Murtagh, double bass and Mark Voogd. drums The
group are a tight quartet with the accent on classic jazz repertoire. This night promises the sounds and spirit of jazz as it
should be played i.e. Feeling it spontaneously. If you like Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Nat Adderley etc, this
gig is a must see. |
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Venue: Lido Jazz Room, 1/675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn Vic Tickets: $30/$25 Bookings: Tel: 03 8658 0000 or www.lidocinemas.com. Bookings
essential : this is a small room. Book early to avoid disappointment. | |
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A TRIBUTE TO BRIAN BROWN ‘Scaling the Hilltop’ | |
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Sunday
28th April 2024 Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
The Brian Brown Quartet of the 1970’s - Brian saxophones/flutes, Bob Sedergreen piano/keys,
Barry Buckley acoustic bass and Ted Vining drums, quickly established itself as a significant voice on the Australian contemporary
Jazz scene. They performed many times at Montsalvat, as well as all over Australia before breaking up in 1979. Honouring them this
evening will be superb pianist and long time friend Dr Tony Gould as compere. The players - Mal Sedergreen on saxophone, Bob Sedergreen
on piano, Gareth Hill on bass and Ted Viningon drums - will re-live many of Brian and Bob’s compositions.
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Venue: The Barn Gallery, Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Ave Eltham Vic Tickets:$45 - $50 Bookings: Book here | |