Twin Cities Seven

A Fundraiser for the YouLEAD Organization Supporting Young Ukrainians

Sponsored by Twin Cities Jazz Festival and American Federation of Musicians Union

Doug Haining and the Twin Cities Seven, who by name are a group of musicians with passion, feeling, and respect for American Jazz History….Listen! And you will hear how instruments can sing while the rhythm section swings subtly with the brass and horns riding over…

– Leigh Kamman, THE JAZZ IMAGE TM, Minnesota Public Radio

Tasteful, intimate stylings. Understated or hard swinging. Danceable grooves. Foot-tapping beats. All this and more. When you want the best in swing entertainment, you want THE TWIN CITIES SEVEN… a true swing band that delivers a musical message without annoying amplifiers or overdone theatrics. The members of the band include Doug Haining (Saxophone and Clarinet), Dave Graf (Trombone), Steve Wright (Trumpet), Kent Saunders (Guitar), Phil Aaron (Piano), Rick Carlson (Piano), Steve Pikal (Bass), Trevor Haining (Drums), and Maryann Sullivan (Vocals). Natural sound is the forte of this group. You’ll enjoy top quality musicianship as you listen to authentic swing music delivered in the style of the finest swing groups in the history of jazz – Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday to name just a few.