David Picchi

David Picchi has been performing and teaching music in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley since 2001. As an electric and double bass player, he has been called to play on many recording projects and is known for his ability to perform with any lineup, in any genre, for any audience.

After graduating from Holyoke Community College and UMass Amherst, David spent three years touring nationally with the soul/R&B band Leah Randazzo Group. In addition to being the Administrative Director for the UMass Jazz in July Summer Music Programs, David is a member of the Amherst College Music Department faculty, and also contributes his skills and services to the HCC Jazz Festival, Northampton Jazz Festival, Mount Holyoke College Music Department, and Vermont Jazz Center.