Dear Sirs,

The family of "Pickering's Mr Jazz”, would like to express their deep gratitude to all those who made the concert on Sunday 19th July, a great success! An audience of around 200 people enjoyed jazz from Ryedale Jazz and the Mardi Gras Jazz Band, and appreciated the modern     contribution of teenagers comprising "Staff Only". A rousing jam session of "Green Onions" brought the audience to its feet, and the sweet voice of Alison Davis was a delightful addition to the Mardi Gras set.

A substantial amount of money was raised which will go towards the development of local, young musicians.

Our thanks to all those who attended, and those who worked so hard to achieve an evening of pure enjoyment. 

Peter and Ann Bowley, Janet Howard, Robert Passey.