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DUANE EDWARDS North Dam Mill - Biddeford, ME 04005
207-680-0833
[email protected]
Bassist Duane Edwards is an accomplished musician currently residing in Biddeford, Maine. Duane has performed throughout New England and Canada. He studied jazz at the University of Maine at Augusta with Boston bassist Greg Loughman, Thelonious Monk Institute Award recipient Steve Grover, the composer Richard Nelson, and saxophonist Frank Mauceri. Duane has also studied with jazz heavyweight Ben Allison. He performs in a variety of groups with styles ranging from rock to jazz to cuban. Mr. Edwards is currently on faculty with the River Tree Center for the Arts, National Music Workshops, and Midtown Music.
EDUCATION Bachelor’s of Jazz and Contemporary Music
University of Maine at Augusta Performance Concentration Graduated Magna Cum Laude High School Diploma
Rockland District High School Graduated Cum Laude
2003 to 2007 Augusta, ME
1999 to 2003 Rockland, ME
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2009 - Summer Music Program - Sanford Schools, Sanford, ME 2008 - Artist in Residence - Vinalhaven School, Vinalhaven ME 2006 to present - Private Instruction (Acoustic & Electric Bass, Guitar, Ensemble) River Tree Center for the Arts – Kennebunkport, ME National Music Workshops – Portland, ME Midtown Music – Biddeford, ME 2002-2003 - Assistant Teacher - Rockland District Middle School, Rockland, ME
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE MJ Stockbridge Quintet - Saco, ME – 2009 to present Primo Cubano - Brunswick, ME - 2008 to present The Evan King Group - Portland, ME - 2008 to present Keith, Edwards, Barnette / Avant Coast - Maine/New Hampshire - 2008 to present Jazzy Chaz / Tom DelRossi Quartet - Augusta, ME - 2004 to present Highball Jazz Trio - Augusta, ME - 2006 to 2009 The Frank Mauceri Quartet / Jazz For a New Society - Brunswick, ME - 2007 to present Johnny No Shoes - Hallowell, ME - 2006 to present University of Maine at Augusta Jazz on Tour Ensemble - Augusta ME - 2006 to 2007 University of Maine at Augusta Café Ensemble - Augusta, ME - 2005
REFERENCES Greg Loughman Steve Grover
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