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BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Amelia Evans

Saturday 19th July 2025

Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm

 

Amelia Evans is a gifted vocalist who comes from a musical family. Amelia describes Melbourne jazz pianist, Bob Sedergreen, as her “musical uncle”. In fact, they have worked together many times, their empathy being apparent on Amelia’s debut CD, The First Song. You can catch Amelia, at a multitude of gigs working with her own bands. Gareth Hill holds the bass chair in both the Ted Vining Trio and BLOW alongside Bob, their understanding is telepathic. Bob and Sonja Horbelt recorded their debut album “The First One “in 2002 and have been working together ever since.

Come and hear four of Melbourne’s most accomplished musicians!

 

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.

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Paul Coyle and Mal Sedergreen

Saturday 9th August 2025

Time: 8:00 pm

 

Bob Sedergreen and friends featuring Paul Coyle and Mal Sedergreen

Iconic Melbourne Jazz pianist, Bob Sedergreen loves to be the lynch pin presenting musicians who deserve to be recognised.

On bass, Clive Harrison with a wonderful and impressive track record, of performances in Australia and internationally. 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 five players. A night not to be missed.

 

Venue: Southside Jazz – Classic Cinemas, 9 Gordon St, Elsternwick  Vic  

Tickets: $25/$30

Bookings: Tel: 03 9524 7900

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Rohan Wallis

Saturday 16th August 2025

Time: 8:00 – 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 post-modern 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

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.

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Special Guest Jacki Gaudion

Saturday 13th September 2025

Time: 8:00 pm

 

Whether she’s moanin’. a blues, bringing to life a Billie Holliday classic, singing a well-known standard , or a soul serenade Jacki Gaudion is a singer for all occasions.

Always demure and classy with soulful husky tones that can build to intensity as required. Currently getting rave reviews singing with Peter Gaudino’s Blues Express, Jack was also part of the infamous Six Of The Best project working alongside Bob and drummer Sonja Horbelt Jacki has also appeared on the ABC series Jazz AS Now singing alongside Jazz great Nat Adderley. Alongside Bob, Gareth Hill, bass is currently a member of The Ted Vining Trio .

Jacki and Bob have a wonderful friendship and musical understanding. Don’t miss this night of high quality music played by dedicated and empathetic professionals

 

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.

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

More details to follow!

Saturday 20th September 2025

Time: 8:00 pm

 

 

Venue: Southside Jazz – Classic Cinemas, 9 Gordon St, Elsternwick Vic  

Tickets: $30/$25

Bookings: Essential Tel: 03 9524 7900

This is a small room – book early to avoid disappointment

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Annemarie Sharry

Saturday 11th October 2025

Time: 8:00 pm

 

Annemarie Sharry is not only a brilliant vocalist but an inspirational choir leader. Annemarie and Melbourne jazz piano legend Bob Sedergreen 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. 

Bassist Jon Chidgey has performed with Bob and Annemarie Sharry on numerous occasions. 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

Venue: Southside Jazz – Classic Cinemas, 9 Gordon St, Elsternwick Vic  

Tickets: $30/$25

Bookings: Essential Tel: 03 9524 7900

This is a small room – book early to avoid disappointment

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Home Cookin

Saturday 28th October 2025

Time: 8:00 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 a fine guitarist and singer, who had spent many years playing professionally with Ivan and Sonja and lead a band playing a commercial brand of jazz and blues inspired music. As a quartet including Bob Sedergreen, they have continued to perform they have continued to perform as “Home Cooking” to appreciative crowds at many Melbourne venues. 

Don’t miss a night where you can hear a blend of classic sixties jazz and popular standards. 

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.

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

Savannah

Saturday 15th November 2025

Time: tbc

 

 

More details to follow!

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.

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Paul Coyle and Mal Sedergreen

Saturday 22nd November

Time: 8:00 pm

 

Bob Sedergreen and friends featuring Paul Coyle and Mal Sedergreen

Iconic Melbourne Jazz pianist, Bob Sedergreen loves to be the lynch pin presenting musicians who deserve to be recognised.

On bass, Clive Harrison with a wonderful and impressive track record, of performances in Australia and internationally. 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 five players. A night not to be missed.

Venue: Southside Jazz – Classic Cinemas, 9 Gordon St, Elsternwick  Vic  

Tickets: $25/$30

Bookings: Tel: 03 9524 7900

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

More details to follow!

Saturday 6th December 2025

Time: 8:00 pm

 

 

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.

 

 

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Rohan Wallis

Saturday 13th December 2025

Time: 8:00 – 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 post-modern 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

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.