Funky Fly brings new sound to Duquesne

Jacob Yanosick | staff writer 2/25/21 Funky Fly, a jazz-inspired funk group, performed at The Duke’s musician showcase on Feb. 20, offering their genre-mixing musical talent and sharing their many influences. The four-member group consists of two Duquesne students, a 10th grader and a 22-year-old. With Eric Dowdell Jr. on bass, the four-member band is composed of Winston Bell on saxophone, Henry Schultz on keys … Continue reading Funky Fly brings new sound to Duquesne

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 25, 2021

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Washington and Moonchild invigorate rhythmic genre

By Joey Mueser | Staff Writer 01/11/2018 Jazz is a completely different art form all together, and it’s beautifully stuck in this constant state of improvement, which redefines exactly what jazz music is. The genre is at a point where it is not at its end; rather, the history of jazz sets aspiring musicians precariously on a springboard, providing them opportunities to thrive in an … Continue reading Washington and Moonchild invigorate rhythmic genre

The Duquesne DukeJanuary 11, 2018Leave a comment

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All Time Low mix old and new in ‘Last Young Renegade’

By Loren Smith | Staff Writer With their release of Last Young Renegade on June 2, Baltimore pop-punk band All Time Low takes a different spin on its alternative sound. The new album encompasses a theme of self-realization and shows the band’s sound maturing into more of a modern pop style while still including the upbeat rock anthems and catchy hooks that made the band well-known. … Continue reading All Time Low mix old and new in ‘Last Young Renegade’

The Duquesne DukeJune 8, 2017Leave a comment