Why Jazz?
“Jazz found us,“ say the Twins, Kelly & Maze Tesfaye. Twins Lounge opened as an Ethiopian dining restaurant. The space was originally a jazz club. Several musicians came to Twins and suggested that we have live jazz bands perform. Local greats and Jazz legends such as the late Saxophonist Bobby Sanchez, the late Pianist James Williams, the late Pianist & Vocalist Shirley Horne, the late Saxophonist John Hicks, Pianist Randy Weston, Saxophonist David Fathead Newman, Saxophonist Sonny Fortune, Saxophonist Frank Morgan, Pianist Harold Mabern, Pianist Mulgrew Miller, Saxophonist Gary Bartz, Pianist Larry Willis, Saxophonist David Murray, Pianist Kenny Werner and others alike were soon booked to perform. “I fell in love with Jazz ever since,†says Kelly.
TWINS LOUNGE - 5516 Colorado Avenue, NW Washington DC 202-882-2523
Twins Lounge has reopened its doors, serving up an eclectic mix of American, Ethiopian and Caribbean cuisine and hosting talented jazz acts several nights a week. Popular with area residents, you'll discover that local musicians are just as likely to be in the audience as on stage. Our intimate jazz club's lineup serves as a perfect foil for U Street's larger Twins Jazz. Twins Lounge is open Wednesday-Saturday evenings, and features Live Jazz nightly.
TWINS JAZZ - 1344 U Street, NW Washington DC 202-234-0072
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. We are home to Avant-garde artists, minor legends and the best of the local straight-ahead jazz scene. Our intimate, cultural setting, embedded with colored ceramic tiles and eclectic artwork by professional photographer Joseph Beasley creates a strong connection between our audience and performers. Twins is one of AOL City Guides BEST LIVE MUSIC CLUBS for 2005,2006,2007,2008!
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