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A Great Weekend :
20/08/2011

Elizabeth Jeffreys, Chair of the appeal : " We would like to thank everyone involved over the weekend which was a great success for the Appeal - the Collectors/helpers, the people we met - all of whom remember George fondly and above all, the musicians who played so wonderfully at our events"

More details here : http://www.facebook.com/GeorgeMellySculptureAppeal

Twelve Poems on Thursday 11th August : "A very special way to start an amazing weekend of music here in Brecon and a great success. Thank you to all who came and the many who stayed on outside enthusing about the night, the Sculpture Project and Welsh Jazz. Above all our thanks go to Jen Wilson and her ensemble for a wonderful evening at Theatr Brycheiniog..."

The Numbers Racket on Saturday 13th August : We know George would have loved this band - we certainly do - many thanks for bringing such an uplifting dose of Razzamatazz to the proceedings on Saturday. Winners also of the George Melly "snazziest dressers" award We hope to see you again next year if not before ! http://www.thenumbersracket.com/

Melly Monday on August 15th : "A big thank you to all 10 musicians who made the event such a success - it was a great way to round off a wonderful weekend of music here in Brecon with 60 people attending The Gypsy Jazz All Stars Concert featuring Sarah Smith and Remi Harris, and a lovely crowd in the courtyard for our Melly Jazz Brunch with Paul Munnery, Ceri Rhys Williams, Caractacus Downes, Phil Probert and John Davies" free sex chat - adult webcams sexy live adult cam feeds great adultcam password live sex chat Live Сam Girls

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The George Melly Sculpture Appeal: Brecon Jazz Weekend
20/08/2011

http://breconbeacons.wordpress.com/2011/08/08/the-george-melly-sculpture...

Brecon Jazz fringe plays for George Melly Sculpture Appeal
11/08/2011

"Our message is come to Brecon, and if you can come a day early and stay a day later,"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-14481415

"George Melly Sculpture Appeal in the spotlight" in Brecon
05/08/2011

http://sirgarblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/george-melly-sculpture-appeal-in....

The Daily Telegraph : Martin Chilton Writes about Brecon Jazz Festival, its history and George Melly's role in its success
04/08/2011

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/brecon-jazz-festival/8623717/Brecon-J...

AFTER THE JAZZ, BEYOND THE FRINGE : MELLY MONDAY
03/08/2011

With Brecon Jazz and Fringe festivals nearly upon us The George Melly Sculpture Appeal is delighted to announce that we will now be holding events on the day before and after Brecon Jazz Festival.

On Thursday August 11th at Theatr Brycheiniog we are presenting Twelve Poems : The Dylan Thomas Jazz suite by composer Jen Wilson and her ensemble which is part of Brecon Fringe Festival.
http://www.georgemellysculpture.org.uk/node/256
Tickets can be purchased here : http://theatrbrycheiniog.ticketsolve.com/shows/126513908/events

Now we are also presenting events the day after Brecon Jazz and Fringe festivals on MELLY MONDAY, August 15th
http://www.georgemellysculpture.org.uk/node/272

From 11AM: The Melly Jazz Brunch

From 12 Noon : Live music from Paul Munnery
(Hot Stomps, Mellow Ballads and Raunch Blues - We think George would have approved !) Free Entry

At 2pm "GYPSY JAZZ ALL STARS CONCERT"
featuring Remi Harris, Sarah Smith and The Gypsy Jazz Wales Trio Tickets : £5 available on the door.
The concert is a celbration of the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grapelli featuring two rising stars of the Gypsy Jazz arena with a special selection of material and personal observations on what has made the music so appealing to the musicians and fans over many years.

Melly Monday takes place at The George Hotel, Brecon, LD3 7LD

The appeal is now bookending the weekend with two great events.

Full details of Brecon Jazz Programme : www.hayfestival.com/breconjazz
and Brecon Fringe Festival here : http://breconfringe.co.uk/

Ottilie Patterson : Proof that Brits can sing the Blues
04/07/2011

Ottilie Patterson, widow of Chris Barber, has sadly passed away.

Before she joined the Chris Barber Band in 1955, it was accepted that British performers could not sing the blues effectively.

Ottilie Patterson began with what George Melly described as "a comparatively convincing approximation to the style of Bessie Smith", but soon found her own, very distinctive approach. It is unfortunate that, largely out of her own choosing, she became a forgotten figure in the world of British jazz"

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/ottilie-patterson-singer-wi...

http://www.georgemellysculpture.org.uk/node/265

FUNDRAISING NEWS : JULIAN MARC STRINGLE ON TOUR ACROSS SOUTH WALES JAZZ CLUBS IN SUPPORT OF THE APPEAL
19/05/2011

GOOD FRIEND AND MUSICAL COLLEAGUE OF GEORGE'S, JULIAN WILL BE APPEARING IN BRECON, NARBETH, CARDIFF, PONTYPOOL & RAGLAN BETWEEN 31ST MAY AND 5TH JUNE

As a continuing member of Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen, Julian played and toured alongside George for 6 years from 2003 until George's passing in 2007.

Opening Concert : The George Melly Sculpture Appeal is delighted to present Julian Marc Stringle with The John Gibbon Trio at The George Hotel Brecon on Tuesday 31st May at 7.30 pm. Tickets £6 available on the door.

Further concerts take place in jazz venues across South Wales in Narbeth (Span Arts/June 1st), Cardiff (Cafe Jazz/ June 2nd), Pontypool (Comrades Club/June 3rd) and Raglan (Cripple Creek Inn/June 5th) Full Tour details : see poster attached

As a continuing member of Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen, Julian played and toured alongside George for 6 years from 2003 until George's passing in 2007.

From child prodigy to master clarinettist, Julian's liquid phrasing and eloquent articulation distinguish him as one of the UK's most stylish and dynamic performers. Proving his versatility, he has accompanied an all-embracing array of artists from George Melly, Digby Fairweather and Peanuts Hucko to Meatloaf and the Spice Girls!

Julian is also in demand as an arranger and composer for film and TV, and his CD 'Blues for the Morning After', won outstanding acclaim for its slinky and subtle blend of blues, ballads and bebop.

Julian will be accompanied by The John Gibbon Trio featuring Phil Mead and Dave Moses.

The Max Miller Appreciation Society
24/11/2010

http://www.maxmiller.org/

http://www.maxmiller.org/order8.htm