Apr 22nd 2010
Imani Winds' Legacy Commissioning Project rolls on

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hree years ago in 2007, the Imani Winds embarked on a five-year commissioning project commemorating the ensemble's tenth anniversary through the commissioning of compositions by established and emerging composers of color.

Below is a status report of the project, including works, composers and premiere dates.

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Stefon Harris / Anatomy of a Box (A Sonic Painting in Wood, Metal and Wind)
September 25, 2009 @ University of Iowa / Iowa City, IA (world premiere)

Jason Moran / Cane
October 24, 2008 @ Kimmel Center / Philadelphia, PA (world premiere)

Danilo Perez / title tba
April 4, 2011 @ Tuesday Musical Club / Akron, OH (world premiere)

Daniel Bernard Roumain / Five Chairs and One Table
March 8, 2009 @ Carnegie Hall / NYC (world premiere)

Jeff Scott
premiere date unknown
title tba

Simon Shaheen / Zafir
February 6, 2011 @ Peak Performances / Montclair State University (world premiere)

Wayne Shorter / Terra Incognita
August 16, 2006 @ La Jolla Music Society / La Jolla, CA (world premiere)

Roberto Sierra / Concierto de Camara
July 21, 22, 2008 @ Chamber Music Northwest / Portland, OR (World Premiere)

Alvin Singleton / Through it All
February 8, 2008 @ Spivey Hall at Clayton State University / Morrow, GA (World Premiere)