The New York-based wind quintet Imani Winds expands the musical boundaries
of traditional wind music. Taking its name “Imani” from the Swahili term
for “faith,” the ensemble has received a Grammy nomination and has served
as the ensemble in residence at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln
Center. On Thursday, Jan. 10, Imani Winds will give a 7:30 p.m.
performance in the Sirote Theatre at the Alys Stephens Center. The concert
is presented as part of the Dr. Chandler Smith and Jane Paris-Smith
Birmingham Chamber Music Society Series.
Featuring members Valerie Coleman (flute), Toyin Spellman-Diaz
(oboe), Mariam Adam (clarinet), Jeff Scott (French horn) and Monica
Ellis (bassoon), Imani Winds has toured worldwide while sharing the
stage with Wynton Marsalis and Cassandra Wilson among others. Since
forming in 1997, the group has built an international following
through its adventurous blend of classical, jazz, Latin and chamber
music. Recently, the group’s musical tribute to Josephine Baker was
received with tremendous critical acclaim. Tickets are $25 (package
price $80) and can be purchased by calling 975-ARTS or at
http://main.uab.edu/Sites/ASC.
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