Sedergreen - Gigs

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BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

At Newport Jazz Festival

Saturday 2^nd May 2026

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COLLABORATIONS - Featuring

Kerri Simpson, Bob Sedergreen and Carl Panuzzo

Saturday 9^th May 2026

Time: 6:30 pm

Carl Pannuzzo is established as a key iconic figure and leads his premier Blues band, Checkerboard Lounge. Carl has recorded many albums and toured internationally, as has Blues, Soul and Gospel queen, Kerri Simpson. This linkage to the Blues also applies to saxophonist Mal Sedergreen, bassist Dean Addison who is Kerri’s regular choice on bass, and Mark Grunden on drums plus jazz legend Bob Sedergreen.

Kerri was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in November 2024. You never know what will happen when Mark & Carl get on percussion instruments.

This gig is a MUST as it features two of the most distinctive and soulful voices in the country.

Venue: Paris Cat, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne Vic

Tickets: $45

Bookings: www.pariscat.com.au

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Home Cookin’

Saturday 16^th May 2026

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: $33/$27

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 23^rd May 2026

Time: 8:00 pm

Iconic Melbourne Jazz pianist, Bob Sedergreen loves to be the lynch pin presenting musicians who deserve to be recognised. 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. Bob has chosen his longtime associate bass player Ivan Rosa who worked and recorded with Bob in the group The First One. Featured on drums is Mark Voogd, a versatile, empathetic, and tasteful player who responds perfectly to his fellow musicians A night not to be missed.

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

Tickets: $30/$25

Bookings: Here

BOB SEDERGREEN AND FRIENDS

With Rohan Wallis

Saturday 20^th June 2026

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