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Jazz Musicians on Stage

Important Fact: the Eddie Piccard Quartet will be joined by The Busch Brothers in this coming concert.  Laisser les bon temps rouler–Let the good times roll–is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, in Mount Vernon’s First Street Community Center (221 1st Street NE).  The concert begins at 7:00. Incidental fact: two of the musicians are pictured …

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Let the Good Times Roll October 28th

Poster on October 28th Concert

It is October.  The time has come.  This is the season for the Eddie Piccard Quartet to return to the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon.  And the Busch Brothers will just naturally be there too. Members of the Quartet: Eddie Piccard (piano, vocals), Gary Palmer (bass), Tim Crumley (drums), Rich Martin (vibes).  The …

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Jazz Under the Stars Under the Roof

Jazz Musicians Playing

So much that happens in jazz depends on audience response and the general feel of the arena and the occasion. There are nights when the stars are in alignment and the good spirits of our jazz ancestors are in the area. Music Magic happens. We had everything going for us in the last Jazz Under …

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Good-bye Good Friend

Carey J. Hahn and four friends.

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Carey J. Hahn, well-known jazz aficionado  and Iowa broadcaster. He was a good friend to the music. He was a good friend to the band. He was a good friend. Rick Held, Carey J. Hahn, Rich Martin, Eddie Piccard, John Rogers. (Thanks to Rick Held for …

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Jazz Under the Stars

Four Musicians

August is the month for Jazz in eastern Iowa–the month for KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars. The Eddie Piccard Jazz Group is honored and excited to be part of the program this year. Further adding to the excitement we will be joined by the Busch Brothers to close out the season on August 24! Bring …

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Jazz Came to Cottage Grove: Nightclub in the Afternoon

News Flash: Jazz is not confined to large cities and nighttime hours.  Example: Jazz happened at Cottage Grove in the afternoon July 22nd.  A very nice audience listened to the swinging rhythms, the smooth vocals, and the groovy solos of The Eddie Piccard Quartet. What’s more–it will happen again.  August 19 (rsvp by August 10) …

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