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The Famous Mockingbird Hosts Quartet

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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.

One More Time

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As Count Basie used to say, “One More Time!”

The Eddie Piccard Quartet is going to appear at the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center on Friday, November 10, to present “Meet Me in New Orleans.”

Dixieland Returns

Last November we had a real frolic in the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center.  The Eddie Piccard Quintet was joined by the Busch Boys, and we took a musical trip to New Orleans.  A great musical night!

And here’s what the cable programs call “Breaking News.”  We’re going to do it again.  The Busch Boys will join us in the Mount Vernon First Street Community Center April 29 for another round of Dixieland jazz.  Same personnel as last time.

Greatest of Jazz Parties

No matter what the headlines or what one’s persuasion might be, this is in at least one respect the best of times. Back in the Day when I was teaching, I offered a course in Jazz and Literature.  The basic idea was to let students explore the ways artists tried to bring the jazz experience …

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Sideman Solos Returns

I have been quiet for quite a spell.  The last time I wrote was to remember the Memorial Service/Jam Session for Doc Tenney.  Since then, others have gone.  Especially notable for us: Mose Allison; Mose had a wonderful sense of humor and we frequently play some of his songs toward the end of an evening. …

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