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Thread #103048 Message #2094624
Posted By: Roger the Skiffler
05-Jul-07 - 09:03 AM
Thread Name: Obit: George Melly (UK Jazz singer) 5 July 2007
Subject: RE: Obit: George Melly (UK Jazz singer)
Saw him many times over the years, sadly the last time a couple of years ago his illnesses were taking their toll but he did more than most to keep the prewar jazz blues alive-especially the Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey repertoire.