Jazzman Melly pulls out of show
Flamboyant jazz musician George Melly has pulled out of a concert in Shrewsbury because of ill-health. Flamboyant jazz musician George Melly has pulled out of a concert in Shrewsbury because of ill-health. The veteran performer had been due to perform at the Giants of Jazz line-up in the Quarry for the final of the weekend's three summer concerts, on June 15. The 80-year-old will be replaced by Paul Jones, formerly of Manfred Mann. The bill already includes Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen and Humphrey Lyttelton and his band. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
The veteran performer had been due to perform at the Giants of Jazz line-up in the Quarry for the final of the weekend's three summer concerts, on June 15.
The 80-year-old will be replaced by Paul Jones, formerly of Manfred Mann. Jones will be on stage with Digby Fairweather and his Half Dozen in a pure jazz set.
The bill already includes Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen and Humphrey Lyttelton and his band. Tickets for the picnic-style concert are £17.50 for adults and £5 for children aged 5 to 15.
The concert will round off a spectacular weekend of live music at the Quarry.
More than 5,000 people are expected to watch Jools Holland return to Shrewsbury with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for the Shropshire Star concert on July 13.
Soul singers Beverley Knight and Lemar will perform on July 14. For tickets and more details call (01603) 660444.
