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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Promotional photo for “Grief Night Club.” Communication senior Nolan Robinson was the writer, director, choreographer and producer of the jazz musical.

Communication senior’s film “Grief Night Club” addresses mental health through music, song and dance

February 18, 2021

In his jazz musical “Grief Night Club,” Communication senior Nolan Robinson grapples with the challenges Black men face with mental health. The film, which has been Robinson’s passion project for...

Honey Butter performs at Evanston SPACE in October. The band originally came together for a basement show, but now is bringing its smooth sound to venues across Evanston and Chicago.

Student band Honey Butter looks to bring its unique jazz-soul-pop sound to the top of the charts

October 9, 2019

The Monthly On a rainy fall night, a warm candlelight flickers on the brick-lined walls as around 50 audience members fill the music hall at Evanston SPACE. The low buzz of conversation turns into...

Their jazz band, DW Jazz Orchestra, played its first live show ever at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center in New York City last August. Since then, they’ve made their Evanston debut at SPACE and have another gig there May 29.

Sam Wolsk, Louis Danowksy on performing live in NYC

April 17, 2018

Sam Wolsk and Louis Danowsky are doing A-OK. Their jazz band, DW Jazz Orchestra, played its first live show ever at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center in New York City last August. Since then,...

The Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra will perform a New Orleans jazz-focused concert in honor of Mardi Gras on Feb. 13 in Galvin Recital Hall.

Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra to perform Mardi Gras-themed concert

February 7, 2018

A&E Audiences might notice something strange when attending the Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra’s Mardi Gras-themed concert on Feb. 13: some of the songs will require the performers to play...

Bienen juniors Sam Wolsk and Louis Danowsky will perform at Evanston SPACE on Nov. 9 with the D.W. Jazz Orchestra. The orchestra will also feature other NU music students, as well as professionals from the local jazz scene.

Bienen juniors to make local debut with jazz orchestra

November 1, 2017

A&E Just six months after releasing their first jazz album, Bienen juniors Sam Wolsk and Louis Danowsky are gearing up for a local debut with their orchestra. Wolsk and Danowsky, the lead trumpet...

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