Jazz in the 'Hoods

Praise for the 2011 Jazz 'n the Hoods performances:

Over the two week period, the loft series presented concerts by Thomas Fujiwara, Darius Jones, and the JD Allen Trio... the music threatened to blow the roof off, capturing the imagination of audiences as they sat, stood, and lounged in unadorned, often sweltering rooms, passing six packs of bring-your-own beer as they absorbed the volatile outpouring of notes and blistering rhythms of the bands.

At Twins Jazz that one of the festival's absolute highlights took place, delivered by local vocalist Akua Allrich, whose breathtaking style has bewitched the District since she recently emerged on the scene….In the best tradition of jazz's female vocalists, Allrich combines the unabashedly sensual with a deeply powerful strength, clear artistic purpose, and organic individuality.
- Franz A. Matzner, All About Jazz

"Talented local artists such as Frédéric Yonnet and Akua Allrich got to show off their skills alongside national and international acts."
- Sriram Gopal, DCist