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About Twins Jazz

"As jazz clubs go, this is the real thing" - The Washingtonian Online

Located in the heart of the exciting new U Street entertainment district, Twins Jazz serves up the finest in jazz and American, Ethiopian and Caribbean Cuisine. Founded in 1986 by Ethiopian twin sisters, Twins Jazz is one of Washington's Top Jazz clubs and best-kept secrets. They are home to Avant-garde artists, ... Moreminor legends and the best of the local jazz scene. The intimate, cultural setting, embedded with colored ceramic tiles and eclectic artwork creates a strong connection between audience and performers. Most of the action takes place on stage, but Twins Jazz has got enough momentum to get you on your feet! No matter where you sit, you're practically with the band! Less

Friday, October 20: The David Bond Group with David Bond and Andrew White-Saxophones, Bob Butta-Piano, Steve Novosel-Bass, and Luther Gray-Drums.

Saturday, October 21: David Bond, Marshall Allen, and Andrew White- Saxophones, Bob Butta-Piano, Luther Gray-Drums, and members of the Sun Ra Arkestra-Luqman Ali-Howard Cooper.

Bond has performed with Archie Shepp, Dewey Redman, and Sonny Fortune, and has recorded with Bob Moses.

Marshall Allen is recognized all over the world as the premier avant-garde saxophonist, appearing in solo concert in London in 1995, duet with Terry Adams in 1997 in Canada, and featured in articles in "JazzTimes" (12/02), "Signal to Noise" Magazine, and innumerable other music magazines and radio and TV interviews.

Marshall Allen was one of the first jazz musicians to play traditional African music and what is now called "world music," working frequently with Olatunji and his Drums of Passion.

Andrew White is recognized as the world’s foremost authority on the music of John Coltrane as well as being the transcriber and publisher of the world’s largest catalogue of saxophone transcriptions.