Twin Town Jazz

Dear music lovers

From 12 to 14 September 2025, the Twin Town Jazz Festival will take place. Supported by Euregio Rhein-Maas-Nord, an engaging musical program will be presented in the cities of Mönchengladbach and Roermond, featuring German and Dutch jazz bands performing across borders. In both cities, various jazz workshops will also be offered — for guitar, trumpet, saxophone, and vocals — allowing participants to delve deeper into the jazz genre. The Twin Town Jazz Festival is not only a musical highlight, but also a reflection of the vibrant twinning and the strong friendship between our two cities. It demonstrates how art and culture can build bridges, bring people together, and bring European communities to life.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone involved: the artists, organizers, and supporters — and of course to you, the audience, who bring this celebration to life.

Enjoy inspiring concerts, unique encounters, and a jazzy atmosphere on both sides of the border!

Yolanda Hoogtanders | Mayor – Municipality of Roermond
Felix Heinrichs | Lord Mayor – City of Mönchengladbach

Herbe Quartett

Captivating Joy of Jazz from Dortmund

The newly formed Herbe Quartet — featuring saxophonist Milan Kühn, bassist Malte Winter, drummer Benny Hoffmann, and whirlwind bandleader Peter H. Köcke on keys — is young, highly skilled, and bursting with infectious energy. These four exceptional talents have the potential to become jazz legends. They bring groovy jazz beyond bebop and swing, with echoes of Herbie Hancock and other greats. Expressive original compositions add a unique touch to their program.

Friday, 12 September 2025 at 19:30
Munsterplein, NL 6041 HE Roermond

Free admission!

Naïma Quartet

The Naïma Quartet, founded in 2016 by double bassist and vocalist Naïma Girou, is known for its unique and powerful sound that reflects the musical roots and personalities of its four young members. The group has released three albums and performed at Jazz in Marciac. They primarily play original compositions that blend jazz groove with vocal tradition. The quartet features Irish guitarist John Owens, pianist Jules Le Risbé, and drummer Thomas Domene.
https://www.naimaquartet.com/

Friday, 12 September 2025 at 19:30
BIS-Zentrum, Bismarckstraße 97–99, 41061 Mönchengladbach

Tickets

Big Band Boesten

Big Band Boesten from Roermond has been a fixture in the Dutch music scene since its founding in 1980. Led by trumpeter, arranger, and music educator Hub Boesten, the band — with a steady lineup of around 22 musicians including five saxophones, five trumpets, four trombones, a rhythm section, and vocals — has been delighting audiences for over four decades. Their repertoire ranges from classic big band pieces to modern jazz and pop arrangements.
https://www.facebook.com/BigbandBoesten/

Saturday, 13 September 2025 at 11:00
Marktplatz Rheydt, D-41236 Mönchengladbach Rheydt

Free admission!

Fourfold

Jazz, Funk & Fusion from Mönchengladbach

Fourfold is a young jazz and funk group from Mönchengladbach that impresses with energetic grooves, refined horn arrangements, and stylistic versatility. Their repertoire ranges from jazz standards and fusion classics to modern funk and jazz compositions. The three Micha siblings — Johanna (trombone), Luzie (trumpet), and Moritz (guitar) — shine both instrumentally and vocally. They are joined by Luca Esser on bass and Amon Verlinden on drums. Fourfold is a true highlight of the regional jazz scene.
https://www.facebook.com/fourfoldband/

Saturday, 13 September 2025 at 11:00
Munsterplein, NL 6041 HE Roermond

Free admission!

Anton Goudsmit & Efraïm Trujillo

Top Jazz from the Netherlands

Amsterdam-based guitarist and composer Anton Goudsmit is a whirlwind of creativity who captivates audiences with his irresistible groove and unique musical personality. His inventiveness and zest for life make him a highly sought-after musician — every concert is an exhilarating journey for the audience, his fellow musicians, and himself. On this evening, he will be joined on stage by Efraïm Trujillo, a renowned saxophonist known for his versatility and profound improvisation.
https://antongoudsmit.nl/

Saturday, 13 September 2025 at 20:00
BIS-Zentrum, Bismarckstraße 97–99, D-41061 Mönchengladbach

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Marion & Sobo Band

Pure Virtuosity from Bonn

At the heart of the Marion & Sobo Band are multilingual French-American vocalist Marion Lenfant-Preus and Polish guitarist Alexander Sobocinski, better known as Sobo. They are joined by Stefan Berger on double bass and Frank Brempel on violin, completing the quartet.

“Their music defies stylistic boundaries. While the foundation remains jazz in the tradition of Grappelli and Reinhardt, it is transformed into the here and now with acrobatic solos, improvisations, and surprising arrangements — all infused with a generous dose of French humor, scat singing, and musical richness wrapped in playful lightness.”
(Jazzpodium), https://marionandsobo.com

Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 19:00
De Sjtasie, Stationsstraat 1, NL 6071 KA Swalmen – Roermond

Tickets

Workshops for Musicians from the Euregio

Guitar workshop with John Owens from the band Naïma Quartet

Topics of the workshop include typical swing phrasing and comping, licks for improvisation, and fill-ins. Two or three well-known jazz standards will be covered. Everyone can participate at their own level. He/she must be able to play the main chords with confidence. The workshop will be given in English; bilingual people will be present for translation.

Saturday, 13-09-2025 from 13:30 to 16:30
BIS-Zentrum, Bismarckstraße 97-99, D-41061 Mönchengladbach

Register for all workshops via: jazzclubMG@t-online.de, stating the desired workshop – €15,-
Sheet music will be sent upon request.

Workshops for Musicians from the Euregio

Jazz vocals with Naïma Girou from the band Naïma Quartet

The topics of the workshop are typical swing phrasing. There will also be an introduction to scat singing and vocal jazz improvisation. The same jazz standards will be used as in the guitar workshop, so that a small concert may be possible at the end. Everyone can participate at their own level. The workshop will be given in French; translation into German and Dutch will be provided.

Saturday, 13-09-2025 from 13:30 to 16:30
BIS-Zentrum, Bismarckstraße 97–99, D-41061 Mönchengladbach

Register for all workshops via: jazzclubMG@t-online.de, stating the desired workshop – €15,-
Sheet music will be sent upon request.

Workshops for Musicians from the Euregio

Saxophone workshop with Nicolas Simion (Städtische Musikschule, Mönchengladbach)

Topics of the workshop are: improvisation, rhythm, harmony (changes), ensemble playing, typical swing phrasing, and some licks (patterns) for improvisation and fill-ins. Two or three well-known jazz standards (blues, rhythm changes, ballads, etc.) will be covered. Everyone can participate at their own level. A minimum of three years’ experience with saxophone (clarinet or flute) is required. The workshop will be given in German and English; bilingual persons will be present for translation.

Saturday, 13-09-2025 from 13:30 to 16:30
De Sjtasie, Stationsstraat 1, NL 6071 KA Swalmen – Roermond

Register for all workshops via: jazzclubMG@t-online.de, stating the desired workshop – €15,-
Sheet music will be sent upon request.

Workshops for Musicians from the Euregio

Trumpet workshop with Marc Huynen (music schools Heerlen, Maastricht, and Aachen)

We will warm up with a few warm-ups/exercises and briefly discuss trumpet playing technique. After that, we will practice a multi-part blues. We will cover: timing, phrasing, sound, dynamics, and improvising over a blues scale. The workshop language will be, if possible, German and Dutch (English if needed).

Saturday, 13-09-2025 from 13:30 to 16:30
De Sjtasie, Stationsstraat 1, NL 6071 KA Swalmen – Roermond

Register for all workshops via: jazzclubMG@t-online.de, stating the desired workshop – €15,-
Sheet music will be sent upon request.

Practical information

Registration for all workshops takes place via the German partner (jazzclubMG@t-online.de), stating the desired workshop. Further information and sheet music (if applicable) will be provided in a reply email.

Parking at the venues is very limited. There are parking garages nearby. We recommend coming by public transport.