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Virtual jazz session offers tribute to late Chick Corea

February 25, 2021 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on 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, […]

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Super Midnight plays the blues in Memphis

February 13, 2020 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on Super Midnight plays the blues in Memphis

Capri Scarcelli | Staff Writer 02/13/20 Born from a “product of necessity,” the six-person Pittsburgh soul band Super Midnight revels in their success of self-production within the ever-evolving music industry. Alex Weibel, guitarist, and Spencer […]

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‘The Story of Sonny Boy’ reinvents blues music

September 17, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on ‘The Story of Sonny Boy’ reinvents blues music

Gary Clark Jr. brings his music close to home in latest album By Jacob Guerra | the Duquesne Duke Friday was an important day for the vitality of modern blues; it marked the release of […]

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From jazz to blues, just feel the groove: Olga Watkins explores her love of music, influential artists and the orgins of her own band

April 8, 2015 The Duquesne Duke Comments Off on From jazz to blues, just feel the groove: Olga Watkins explores her love of music, influential artists and the orgins of her own band

By: Lauren Zawatski | For the Duquesne Duke Olga Watkins is the Director of Board Operations for Parkhurst Dining at Duquesne. Outside of her job at the University, she also is the lead singer for […]