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More than North America's premier wind quintet, Imani Winds has established itself as one of the most successful chamber music ensembles in the United States. Since 1997, the Grammy nominated quintet has taken a unique path, carving out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, adventurous collaborations, and inspirational outreach programs. With two member composers and a deep commitment to commissioning new work, the group is enriching the traditional wind quintet repertoire while meaningfully bridging European, American, African and Latin American traditions.
Through commissions and performances the quintet regularly collaborates with artists ranging from Yo-Yo Ma to Wayne Shorter. Shorter's Terra Incognita, his first ever composition for another ensemble, was premiered by Imani Winds. The group went on to perform extensively with Shorter at major European festivals like the North Sea Jazz Festival, and in North America at venues such as Carnegie and Disney Halls. On Shorter's acclaimed 2013 release on Blue Note, Without a Net, Imani Winds are featured prominently. The group's Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center residency culminated in a recital in New York's Alice Tully Hall with renowned clarinetist/saxophonist/composer Paquito D'Rivera. The ensemble has also worked with luminaries such as Daniel Binelli, the Brubeck brothers, clarinetist David Shifrin, and pianists Gilbert Kalish and Shai Wosner. Their ambitious project, "Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot!" brought chanteuse Rene Marie with them to New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and St. Louis.
Imani Winds have five releases on E1 Music including their 2006 Grammy Award nominated recording entitled The Classical Underground. They have also recorded for Naxos and Blue Note.
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Concert at 7:00 pm.
$20 General Admission; $10 Abyssinian Members, Seniors & Students (on site with ID); Free admission 18 and under
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LocationAbyssinian Baptist Church (View)
132 W. 138th Street
New York, NY 10030
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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