About duquette
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Rob Duquette is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and front man of his band “duquette”. Rob was a long time sideman during the 1990's on drums, xylophone, guitar, and vocals for Jonathan Edwards’ touring band, and a part of of the critically acclaimed jazz folk pop duo Cactus Highway during the 2000's. Rob has created three albums of solo work including his latest “Stay With Me” on which he plays nearly all the instruments on the album. A skilled music instructor, composer, and arranger, his work reflects versatility and eclectic musical range.
Listen to his albums on Spotify under the artist name “duquette”.
with John Kumnick
John has recorded and played bass with musical legends, David Bowie, Madonna, Chuck Berry, Cyndi Lauper and many more he says of playing with Rob Duquette: “Rob Duquette is a great drummer. His energy, taste and musical knowledge make him a complete musician and a joy to play with.”
with Full Band
From unique originals to timeless classic jazz standards and popular music, "duquette" as a trio or full band is appropriate for a range of events.
duquette & dancer
An intimate experience of Music and Dance, featuring Rob Duquette and his original music with
Amanda Duquette and her modern/lyrical/interpretive dance accompaniment.
Rob Duquette
“Amazing multi-instrumentalist, Rob Duquette on percussion, guitar, vocals and whatever else he can fit in the van.” -Jonathan Edwards
Duquette has made his career since the mid-1990s as a well respected and in-demand sideman, most notably as a member of Jonathan Edwards touring band. He has also regularly played with other notables like Jack Sonni (Dire Straits) and the legendary composer David Amram over the past 15 years. He gained national attention as part of the jazz-folk-pop group Cactus Highway in the early 2000s, whom the Boston Herald called “a duo of true sophistication.”
Rob can be found behind a drumset, on piano, guitar, and xylophone with ease. On his newest album, he plays almost all of the instruments on the tracks himself. The new album “Stay with me” features raw emotional tracks "You Be the Tree" and "It's Ok" and sultry rockers like “Movin' On" and “Tryin' Hard” and more.
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duquette & dancer
Rob Duquette
Amanda Duquette
Amanda Duquette
multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter/composer
Amanda Duquette
Amanda Duquette
Amanda Duquette
lyrical modern dancer/choreographer