Imani Winds - Black and Brown

Imani Winds
Brandon Patrick George, flute
Mekhi Gladden, oboe
Mark Dover, clarinet
Kevin Newton, horn
Monica Ellis, bassoon

Damien GETER I Said What I Said *
Carlos SIMON Giants †
Paquito D’RIVERA Selections from Aires Tropicales
Valerie COLEMAN Rubispheres No. 1, for flute, clarinet and bassoon
Andy AKIHO BeLoud, BeLoved, BeLonging ‡
Billy TAYLOR I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free

* Written for Imani Winds. Commissioned by Anima Mundi Productions, Chamber Music Northwest and the Oregon Bach Festival. Premiered on April 28, 2022 in Portland, OR.
† Commissioned by Imani Winds and Shriver Concert Hall Series. Premiered on May 14, 2023.
‡ Commissioned by Imani Winds with support from the Concert Artists Guild Richard Weinert Award, the Imani Winds Foundation and the Kaufman Music Center. Premiered on October 26, 2022 in New York City