Matthew Duvall

Guest Artist, Percussion

About Matthew

Matthew Duvall | I KNOW NOBLE ACCENTS | Eighth Blackbird: Founder, Artistic Director, Percussionist | AND LUCID INESCAPABLE RHYTHMS | Accomplishments: Four Grammy Awards, The MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, Musical America Ensemble of the Year, The Chamber Music America Visionary Award | BUT | Initiatives: Eighth Blackbird, Blackbird IV, The Blackbird Creative Lab, The Chicago Artists Workshop, Blackbird Productions, Unexpected Outcomes | I KNOW TOO | Recording Catalog: Cedille records, Nonesuch Records, 37d03d | THAT THE BLACKBIRD IS INVOLVED | Education: Interlochen Center for the Arts, Oberlin Conservatory, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Northwestern University | IN WHAT I KNOW | More information: eighthblackbird.org

Matthew proudly endorses Pearl Drums and Adams Musical Instruments; Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets; Zildjian Cymbals; and Black Swamp Percussion Accessories.
Poem: Wallace Stevens, Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird. VIII.