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Jazz fans cross state lines to celebrate during festival

Naomi Girson | staff writer The 14th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival was hosted by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) during the weekend of Sept. 20. R&B artists performed electrifying jazz on Liberty Avenue with various sponsorship booths and local food vendors accompanying them. “With the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the opening of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, … Continue reading Jazz fans cross state lines to celebrate during festival

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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, hello smooth jazz!

by Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor March 24, 2022 On Sunday, March 20, the Duquesne University Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Vocal Ensemble “crocodile” rocked the night away to celebrate the on-going legacy of pop artist Elton John.  Taking the main stage in the Power Center Ballroom, featured soloists dazzled audiences with  John’s storytelling and vigor, impressing many with classic hits and hidden gems alike.  Beginning … Continue reading Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, hello smooth jazz!

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Jazz Vespers features renowned artist Deanna Witkowski

by Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor Feb. 24, 2022 The smell of incense permeated the chapel as an offering made its way to the front of the room. It was presented in front of the cross, while Deanna Witkowski played contemplative jazz chords on the piano. The crowd was laid-back, but attentive to her renditions of biblical canticles. Duquesne students gathered in the Chapel of … Continue reading Jazz Vespers features renowned artist Deanna Witkowski

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11th Annual Pittsburgh Jazz Festival makes grand return

Emma Polen | layout editor Sept. 23, 2021 Last weekend, Friday Sept. 17 through Sunday Sept. 19, Pittsburgh hosted the International Jazz Festival. A number of different jazz artists performed over the course of the three-day festival, including Chaka Khan, who kicked off the event on Friday night with her performance at the Benedum Center. In attendance were also Jazz Me a Horn, Kenny Garrett … Continue reading 11th Annual Pittsburgh Jazz Festival makes grand return

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Local band brings new vibe to Duquesne

Emma Polen | staff writer 3/4/21 Less than a month old and already producing music, FlowKids is a Duquesne student-made band that skillfully combines a multitude of musical genres. The group performed at The Duke’s musician showcase on Feb. 20, rocking their unique vibe. The main “vibe,” or music genre, of FlowKids is a mix between jazz, hip-hop, indie and oldies-feel. All four players bring … Continue reading Local band brings new vibe to Duquesne

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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

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Virtual jazz session offers tribute to late Chick Corea

Emma Polen staff writer 2/25/21 Feb. 9 was a sad day for the jazz community with the death of Chick Corea, 79, a phenomenal jazz pianist and composer of the modern age. On Feb. 19, Duquesne music school professor Thomas Wendt hosted a jazz listening session centered around Corea’s early career. Wendt honored Corea by playing several records that encapsulated the different techniques Corea used … Continue reading Virtual jazz session offers tribute to late Chick Corea

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Virtual jazz sessions brings new sound to campus

Emma Polen | staff writer 2/4/2021 Get ready to groove to some jazz from across the ages! Thomas Wendt, a professor at Duquesne’s school of music, is now sharing his expansive collection of jazz records and related knowledge, and everyone with a Duquesne email is invited to his listening sessions. His premiere Zoom this past Friday, Jan. 29, was based on the works of the … Continue reading Virtual jazz sessions brings new sound to campus

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Jazz Poetry Month closes out with lullaby for Emmett Till

Emily Ambery | Staff Writer 10/08/2020 September is popularly recognized as the beginning of fall, football and pumpkin spice latte season, but it also begins City of Asylum’s Jazz Poetry Month. City of Asylum has dedicated the month of September to celebrating these two arts for 16 years, but this year it looked a little different: City of Asylum provided all their concerts and poetry … Continue reading Jazz Poetry Month closes out with lullaby for Emmett Till

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Virtual jazz poetry night offers peaceful escape for viewers

09/17/2020 Katia Faroun | Features Editor A night of melancholy jazz and stimulating poetry. What could be better? Perhaps listening to it from the comfort of a couch, in pajamas and with a glass of wine in hand. September 2020 marks the beginning of City of Asylum’s 16th annual Jazz Poetry Month. For the first time in its history, the organization took the festival to … Continue reading Virtual jazz poetry night offers peaceful escape for viewers

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