The Eddie Piccard Jazz Quartet
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Eddie Piccard will once again be serving up “All That Jazz” at the First Street Community Center on Saturday November 19 at 7:00 p.m. For each Mount Vernon appearance Eddie offers a special highlight, and this year’s performance will feature “Music of New Orleans.” “My first instrument was a trombone,” Piccard said. “And one of …
Great night last night (11/12). The Kirkwood jazz program, under the direction of Joe Perea, put on a concert featuring various jazz combos and the big band. There were outstanding performances by several of the students. Eddie Piccard appeared with one combo as pianist, playing “Take the A Train.” Eddie was featured in the big …
As these photos show, we had a great time at KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars. Large and responsive crowd. A good night for jazz in Eastern Iowa.
Big Night Coming!
We are excited to be part of this summer’s KCCK-sponsored Jazz Under the Stars series.
Place: McGrath Amphitheater in Cedar Rapids
Date: August 25
Time: 7:00
Here’s to a good time on our last night at the Longbranch. Jazz filled the room. Good energy on the dance floor and on the bandstand. Viewers might note a touch of pride in the vibes-playing father of the drums-playing son.
Jim Hall, from Iowa City, is a self-taught musician who started very young. He was at first a drummer, working in a family band with his father (Hammond Organ) and his brother (trumpet). He played vibes in college, then became more interested in the piano. Among his jazz idols: Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock. …