Jazz in the Gardens

15/01/2012 to 29/01/2012

For a decade now, jazz-lovers have flocked to Stonnington’s most beautiful gardens to be treated to performances by some of Melbourne’s finest jazz musicians.

Once again, the Stonnington Gardens Jazz Showband will be led by the great Bob Sedergreen and will offer a selection of high profile special guests to ensure sunny evenings of musical delight.

Sunday 15 January 2012

6 – 8pm
Victoria Gardens – High Street, Prahran
Special Guest: Eddie Perfect

Following great success after composing and performing in his own musical ‘Shane’,Eddie Perfect is a home grown star both locally and internationally.

Thursday 26 January 2012
Australia Day

6 – 8pm
Malvern Gardens – High Street, Malvern
Special Guest: Ashley Gaudion and Rod Gilbert

Ashley Gaudion and drummer Rod Gilbert are foundation members of well loved Melbourne band The Shuffle Club, now a veritable institution of swing and rhythm and blues. We are also proud to present the impressive emerging vocal talents of Olivia Cerdan.

Sunday 29 January 2012

5.15 – 8pm
Central Park – Cnr Burke Street and Wattletree Roads, Malvern East
Special Guest: Nina Ferro

Nina Ferro is truly an international artist. Visiting home after having settled in the UK, we’re thrilled to have her vibrant vocals live on stage.

SPECIAL pre concert performance by the Stonnington Youth Jazz Initiative, featuring a group of young performers from local schools co -led by Bob Sedergreen and the incomparable drummer Allan Browne.

For further information contact Council’s Service Centre on Ph: 03 8290 1333.