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MULATU ASTATKE & THE BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE His Final Australian Tour | |
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Saturday 19th January 2019 Time: 4:15 pm – a stripped-back,
more intimate performance |
Mulatu Astatke is the creator of an entire musical genre, Father of Ethio-Jazz, and one of Africa’s
most influential and enduring musical figures.
As
this is Mulatu's final Australian tour, make sure you don't miss this show! “Brilliant beyond belief” See
the video for the Sydney Festival here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/uyu9c423rm4hohc/Mulatu%20Astatke%20V1%2060%20and%2030%20sec.mp4?dl=0 |
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Venue:
Annexe Theatre, MONA FOMA Festival, Inveresk Precinct, Launceston, Tasmania Tickets: Included in 3 day festival or Day Pass Bookings:Book here | |
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Saturday 26th January 2019 Time: 8:00 pm (doors open 7:00 pm) | |
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Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan, Vic Tickets:$60 Bookings: Book here | |
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Tuesday 29th January 2019 Time: 9:00 pm | |
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Venue: The Night Cat, 137 Johnston St, Fitzroy, Melbourne Tickets:$35 General Admission + Fee Bookings: Book here | |
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MULATU ASTATKE & THE BLACK JESUS EXPERIENCE His Final Australian Tour | |
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Sunday
3rd February 2019 Time: 6:00 pm |
Perth/WA friends – here’s one for you! We’ll be in Perth on 3rd February – the very
last chance to see Mulatu in Australia. We’ll be playing some of his favourite hits and tuns off our upcoming Mulati + Black
Jesus Experience album “To Know Without Knowing” |
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Venue: Rosemount Hotel, 459 Fitzgerald St, Nth Perth WA Tickets: $56.65 Bookings: Book
here | |
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BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS | |
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Friday 8th February 2019 Time: 7:30 pm (doors open at 7:30 – two sets between 8:00 and 10:00
pm) |
Melbourne
jazz legend, Bob Sedergreen has had the joy of working alongside all three brilliant female musicians. Come along and get excited
with a program of swing, bebop hard bop and all time standards. |
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Venue: Lido Jazz Room, 1/675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn Vic Tickets:
$25/$20 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 BRUBECK, MONK and CARMEN McRAE Bridgette Allen and Bob Sedergreen | |
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Saturday 9th February 2019 Time: 6:00 pm |
Three
jazz immortals, Brubeck, master of cool jazz, Monk, high priest of bebop and Carmen McRae, Jazz singer extraordinaire. Tonight, vocalist
Bridgette Allan who not only befriended but also actually understudied with the great Carmen presents their music. Bob Sedergreen
lists both Brubeck and Monk, as major influences and has played and recorded their music for many years. Sonja Horbelt and Annette
Yates were chosen by American Jazz legend Micky Tucker as his rhythm section and since his retirement have been constant companions
on bass and drums with Bob. Who better than this troop to perform an informative and worthwhile tribute gig? An enjoyable, educational
and musical experience. |
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Venue: The Loft, Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne Vic Tickets: $32.50 Bookings: Tickets
at the Door or www.pariscat.com.au | |
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BLOW AT THE HORN | |
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Thursday 14th February 2019 Time: 8:30 pm |
With Bob, Gareth,
Ian, Peter and Ted Vining. |
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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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TED VINING TRIO At Uptown on Jazz | |
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Friday 15th February 2019 Time: 8:30 pm |
The
Ted Vining Trio is the world’s longest serving trio with powerhouse, hard driving jazz from Bob Sedergreen, Gareth Hill
and the unmistakable groove of Ted Vining. Make sure you pick up a copy of their latest CD. |
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Venue: Uptown Jazz Club, 177 Brunswick
St Fitzroy Tickets: $20 Bookings: Tel: 9416 4540 | |
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BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS …more than friends | |
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Saturday 16th February 2019 Time:
7:30 pm (2 sets between 8:00 and 10:00 pm) |
MORE THAN FRIENDS. ……….. Bob Sedergreen and Ted Vining have been inseparable music
companions for nearly fifty years. Whether playing in Ted’s Trio, the famous Brian Brown Quartet or accompanying internationals both
stamp their authority on the music. Mal Sedergreen, reeds, is always an integral part of Bob’s musical activities. A known
wild card he is always sure to add intensity and excitement whenever he performs. Gareth Hill is the current bassist in the Ted Vining
Trio. He has toured and recorded with Ted and Bob and also shared the stage with Mal. His musical skills always draw an audience’s
attention. This performance will undoubtedly be jazz ,not just in repertoire and spirit but played by a selection of our
finest musicians. |
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Venue: Lido Jazz Room, 1/675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn Vic Tickets: $25/$20 Bookings: Tel: 8658 0000 http://www.lidocinemas.com (Bookings
essential – this is a small room) | |
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ELTHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL Stonnington Youth Jazz Initiative | |
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Saturday 23rd February 2019 Time:
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm |
Stonnington Youth Jazz Initiative was formed to give an opportunity for young musicians to work first
hand with two of Australia’s finest Jazz musicians Bob Sedergreen and Gordon Pendleton with a view to giving public performances wherever
possible. They have performed at the Wangaratta Jazz Festival (2007 - 2014), at the Stonnington Jazz in the Park series (2006 - 2014),
at the Melbourne International Womens Festival (2008 2017) and the Eltham Jazz Festival 2009 & 2014. This project is made
possible through and annual grant from Stonnington Council. Stonnington Youth Jazz Initiative (SYJI) was formed in order to give an
opportunity to young musicians to work first hand with two of Australia’s finest Jazz musicians—Bob Sedergreen and Gordon Pendleton—with
a view to public performances wherever possible. Participants are not screened or auditioned the only requirement that they attend
school or live in Stonnington. They have performed at Wangaratta Jazz Festival on The Reid Street stage in 2007-14. Stonnington Jazz
in the Park series at Central Park 2006-14 Stonnington Jazz Festival with Don Burrows in 2007-2011. The Melbourne International Women’s
Festival 2008-2017, Eltham Jazz Festival 2009 and 2014-2017. The current group comes from a range of schools in Stonnington/live in
Stonnington or have links with Stonnington. Where possible we have other well known musicians guest with them, so for this performance
it will be Gareth Hill, bass, Ian Dixon, trumpet, Peter Harper and Mal Sedergreen, saxophones. This project was made possible originally
through an annual grant from Stonnington Council. |
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Venue: Stage 2, Eltham Jazz Festival, Main St Eltham Vic Tickets: Bookings: | |
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BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS With Special Guest Annemarie Sharry | |
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Saturday 23rd February 2019 Time: 8:00
– 10:00 pm |
Annemarie Sharry is not only a brilliant vocalist but an inspirational choir leader. Annemarie and Melbourne jazz
piano legend came into contact when Bob was lecturing at the VCA. These days Bob is an integral part of Annemarie’s club act. Mark
Voogd, has dedicated his life to drumming be it educating or performing . He is a popular and well loved drumming identity.
Bob, bassist Gareth Hill and Mark have a regular gig at The Horn Thursday nights. The emphasis in this concert will
be the jazz feels created by the rhythm section and Annemarie’s ability to enhance and compliment their music. |
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Venue: Southside
Jazz – Classic Cinemas Complex, 9 Gordon St Elsternwick Vic Tickets: $25/$20 Bookings: Tel: 03 9524 7900 | |
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COLLABORATIONS With
Kerri Simpson and Mal Sedergreen | |
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Friday 1st March 2019 Time: 9:30 pm |
Over the years Bob has enjoyed joining outstanding VIctorian
icon singer songwriter Kerri Simpson and her band for many a performance. Kerri knows New Orleans jazz, soul and gospel music because
she’s been there and sung with the best of them. Add to this the energetic trumpet and vocal stylings of Paul Coyle. Kerri Simpson’s
band is Dean Addison, double bass, Mark Grunden, drums. Bob will be joined by his musical partner, the astounding Mal Sedergreen on
saxophone. This group blew the audience away at last year’s Eltham Jazz and Blues festival |
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Venue: Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place,
Melbourne Vic Tickets: $32.50 Bookings: Tickets at the Door or www.pariscat.com.au | |
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THE HOTTENTOTS With Special Guest Bob
Sedergreen | |
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Friday 5th April 2019 Time 7:00 pm |
Jazz piano legend Bob Sedergreen, drummer Sonja Horbelt and bassist Ivan
Rosa are a tight and empathetic rhythm section having performed together for over two decades including a residency at Il Primo restaurant
in Carlton followed by the release of their definitive recording , ‘The First One’. All three are involved in education and 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 are a very successful band performing at many venues including
concerts at Cruden Farm for Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Don’t miss a night where you can hear a blend of classic sixties jazz and
popular standards. |
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Venue: The Basement, Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne Vic Tickets: $32.50 Bookings: Tickets at the Door
or www.pariscat.com.au | |
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AUSTRALIAN JAZZ SONGBOOK Amelia Evans and Bob Sedergreen | |
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Saturday 27th April 2019 Time 8:00 pm (1 hour
performance) |
Join award-winning vocalist Amelia Evans and Australian jazz legend Bob Sedergreen as they explore and celebrate
the Australian Jazz Songbook Inspired by the composers and improvisers of the Australian jazz scene, the duo seeks to combine
vocal jazz artistry and improvisation with original, Australian works from the past and present. Presented by Melbourne Recital
Centre & Amelia Evans |
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Venue: Primrose Potter Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, Cnr Southbank Bvde and Sturt Street, Melbourne Tickets:
$30 ($25 concession) Bookings: Book tickets | |
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INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY CELEBRATIONS Jazz Roots Festival | |
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Sunday 28th April 2019 Time
12:00 noon to 10:00pm |
To all our Jazz Lovers.
The first is our Jazz Roots Festival on the Sunday 28th April 2019 to coincide with International Jazz Day Celebrations
and the second is our Soul Roots Festival in November 2019…date TBC.
Check out all the details online…secure your Early Bird Tickets now via the link and save the date! |
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Venue:
The Malthouse Theatre Courtyard, 113 Sturt St, Southbank Tickets: $65 (earlybird) or $55 concession (early bird) Bookings: https://www.rollerdigital.com/jazzrootsfest/products/… | |
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BOB
SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS A Tribute to Jazz Pianists | |
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Saturday 4th May 2019 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 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 Gareth Hill
, who plays with Bob in the Ted Vining Trio and his Canberra mate drummer Sam Young, Their empathy will be apparent to all. A
must see for lovers of jazz piano - a light-hearted fun romp. https://jazzseries.com.au/program-archive/bob-sedergreen/ |
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Venue:
The Basement, Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne Vic Tickets: $32.50 Bookings: Tickets at the Door or www.pariscat.com.au | |
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BOROONDARA
ARTS The Three Sedergreens | |
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Friday 30th August 2019 Time 8:00 pm – 9:50 pm |
Local jazz royalty Bob Sedergreen raised his sons
Steve and Mal on a diet of jazz, so it isn’t a surprise they’ve grown up to be exceptional jazz musicians themselves. |
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Venue: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn Vic Tickets: $38 ($32 concession) Bookings: Book here | |
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MELBOURNE
RECITAL CENTRE The Three Sedergreens | |
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Friday 17th September 2019 Time 8:00 m |
Bob, Mal and Steve Sedergreen have become synonymous
with jazz in Melbourne.
Well versed in a myriad of influences, they perform original compositions from their family songbook. |
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Venue:
Primrose Potter Salon, Melb Recital Centre, Cnr Southbank Bvde and Sturt St, Melbourne Tickets: $30 ($25 concession) Bookings: Book
here | |