SERJO (South East Region Jazz Orchestra) are a collective of passionate musicians based in the greater Brisbane area. Founded in 2023 and directed by Dave Kemp (Vibes/Percussion), the group are committed to presenting modern Big Band repertoire and champion the work of local composers and arrangers. During the debut performance at the Brisbane Jazz Club SERJO featured the works of Brisbane based composer Andrew Garton alongside the compositions of Allan Gilliland, a Canadian compatriot of the band's pianist Mel Ro. Also in the repertoire are works by Marian McPartland, Paquito D'Riviera, Michel Camilo, Dave Samuels, Miles Davis and Matt Harris.

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