Sedgwick, a tradition-conscious musician, expresses a strong sense of groove in her playing rooted in bebop and hardbop. She earned a master's degree in composition from the Royal College of Music in 2022, studying twelve-tone technique and counterpoint, and composes with inspiration from both jazz and art music. Her career has spanned Sweden, the Netherlands, and the USA, where she has made several albums under her own name and contributed to others.
She has collaborated with numerous musicians including Rolf Ericson, Bernt Rosengren, and Georgie Fame. The prize ceremony will take place on July 5 in Sanda Church, where the 55-year-old recipient receives a scholarship of 20,000 kronor and a bronze statuette. The specific compositions or performances highlighted for the award have not been disclosed, and details about the judges or selection process for the 2026 prize remain unclear.