Praised by Gramophone and Essence Magazine for “taking the wind quintet where it rarely ventures,” Imani Winds’ Grammy nominated 2005 breakthrough recording The Classical Underground successfully introduced the unique Imani style of classical music, one that’s infused with cultural references, effortless elegance and profound honesty. The ensemble’s equally representative self-titled follow-up, scheduled for release on KOCH International Classics in January 2006, contains repertoire ranging from Maurice Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin to Astor Piazzolla’s Fuga e Misterio, with Titilayo by Jeff Scott, French hornist and resident composer of Imani Winds, Cinco Danzas Brevas by Mario Lavista, Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla, arranged by Jeff Scott, Umoja by Valerie Coleman, also resident composer and flutist of the Ensemble, and Afro Blue by Mongo Santamaria, arranged by Valerie Coleman, in the middle. Imani Winds, a soulful blend of classical, world, Latin and jazz music, is one of the most exciting and innovative ensembles to have emerged on the classical music scene.

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