# Event Details - **Event Name**: Great Artists Series '26-'27: Imani Winds - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 31 Jan, 2027 at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Learn more about this season's Great Artists Series! https://music.washu.edu/great-artists-series-26-27 Tickets (Washington University Box Office - 314-935-6543) Full Concert Series $200 (This package includes the 10th Anniversary Celebration with pianist Yuja Wang) SINGLE TICKETS (On sale 8/10) $35-$40 General Admission $32-$37 WashU Faculty/Staff $15 Students/Youth 10th Anniversary Celebration with pianist Yuja Wang $65-$95 General Admission BEWARE OF SCAMS! Tickets purchased through the Washington University Box Office or online via AudienceView (also known as OvationTix) are the only approved tickets for this event. Purchases made through a third-party vendor such as StubHub, Ticketmaster, or MetroTix will NOT be valid for entry to the performance. “The signature contribution of this group is a technical ease with extravagant gestures, intense production of sound, and the daring expressive liberties that come only after musicians have developed a sixth sense of ensemble-bonding. Imani’s got it all.” — Philadelphia Inquirer Program TBD Biography Celebrating nearly three decades of transformative music-making, the GRAMMY®-winning and four-time nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and an evolution of the wind quintet. Known for their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations, and impactful outreach, they have inspired audiences of all ages around the globe. Imani Winds’ repertoire bridges the traditional and the contemporary, featuring core chamber works, reimagined arrangements, and newly commissioned pieces by both renowned and rising composers. Their programming reflects the urgency and diversity of our times, amplifying stories and voices too often left unheard. Their 2024 release, BeLonging, a collaboration with composer Andy Akiho exploring the issue of mass incarceration, earned a 2025 GRAMMY® nomination. Other recent highlights include a double quintet by Arturo Sandoval featuring Boston Brass; Jessie Montgomery’s work inspired by her great-grandfather’s migration north; and Carlos Simon’s tribute to African American icons. These works are part of the ensemble’s ongoing Legacy Commissioning Project, encompassing dozens of world premieres. Now in their 29th touring season, Imani Winds regularly appears on major chamber music series and at leading performing arts centers and summer festivals, including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Chamber Music Northwest, Banff Centre, and Chautauqua Institution. Internationally, their reach extends across Asia, Europe, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. Education is central to Imani Winds’ mission. Appointed in 2021 as the Curtis Institute of Music’s first-ever Faculty Wind Quintet, they also lead residencies and masterclasses nationwide, reaching thousands of students annually at institutions such as the University of Chicago, Eastman School of Music, and Duke University. In 2010, they launched the Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival, an acclaimed summer program nurturing the next generation of professional musicians through mentorship, masterclasses, and entrepreneurial training. In 2019, they deepened their mission by founding the Imani Winds Foundation, followed by the creation of Imani Winds Media, a record label spotlighting artists of color. Its first release, Jeff Scott’s Passion for Bach and Coltrane, won a GRAMMY® in 2024. Imani Winds’ deep connection to jazz is reflected in collaborations with legends such as Wayne Shorter, Paquito D’Rivera, and Jason Moran. Their multidisciplinary project Josephine Baker: A Life of Le Jazz Hot! featuring jazz vocalist René Marie earned rave reviews in cities across the U.S. Their 2021 album Bruits (Bright Shiny Things) was nominated for a 2022 GRAMMY® Award for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance. Gramophone praised the ensemble’s “hot rapport [that] churns with conviction throughout.” With recordings on Koch, Naxos, Blue Note, and Warner Classics, including a celebrated arrangement of The Rite of Spring and their 2006 GRAMMY®-nominated album The Classical Underground, Imani Winds is frequently featured on NPR, BBC, SiriusXM, and in publications such as The New York Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of their most meaningful honors is a permanent installation in the classical music section of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, a fitting tribute to their enduring impact on the American musical landscape. *Programs and artists are subject to change - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/great-artists-series-26-27-imani-winds/200030298229137 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, festivals, music-festivals, concerts, performances, workshops, it, live-music, food-drinks, raves - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 24 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Clayton - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: The 560 Music Center - **lat**: 38.65592 - **long**: -90.31046 - **full address**: The 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave, St Louis, MO 63130-4315, United States, Clayton ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Great Artists Series '26-'27: Imani Winds - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bc43cda89b3b4f7909354343b5c0b59737b0f4396357d43b1e7f1b7c44d10404-rimg-w1200-h1431-dcf89808-gmir?v=1787081551 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Great Artists Series '26-'27: Imani Winds being held? - **A:** Great Artists Series '26-'27: Imani Winds takes place on Sun, 31 Jan, 2027 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 31 Jan, 2027 at 07:00 pm at The 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave, St Louis, MO 63130-4315, United States, Clayton. - **Q**: Who is organizing Great Artists Series '26-'27: Imani Winds? - **A:** Great Artists Series '26-'27: Imani Winds is organized by WashU Music. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Great Artists Series '26-'27: Imani Winds is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Clayton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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