Rich Martin

A Good Time Was Had By All

Four Musicians

    The Eddie Piccard Quartet recently appeared at Colonial Manor.  It is always a pleasure to play for an audience that so enjoys the music.  A good time was indeed had by all.      

Land of Plenty

I have now been officially photographed! Cornell College is planning an article on what retired college profs are doing, and so Dee Ann Rexroat, Allan Recalde, and Robyn Schwab Aaron came to my house to take some pictures. One of the pictures is attached.  I don’t know how the others turned out, but the conversation …

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Ron DeWitte

Music lovers around the Midwest lost a hero when Ron DeWitte died last Friday. Louis Armstrong said, “There are two kinds of music—good and bad.” Ron’s music was definitely of the good kind, the best, and anyone who loves good music loved being in the crowd when he was playing. KCCK (FM 88.3) is doing …

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The Famous Mockingbird Hosts Quartet

Musicians on stage

That special day for romance is coming soon and here is a special event for an early celebration.  Join the Eddie Piccard Quartet for Sweetheart’s Night at the Famous Mockingbird (1064 Seventh Ave) in Marion, Iowa.

The Good Times Rolled

The Eddie Piccard Quartet had a great time and a great audience at the November 10 “Meet Me in New Orleans” concert in Mount Vernon. Audience reaction always makes a huge difference in the way a jazz performance goes, and this wonderful crowd gave us all the support we could ask for.