TOYIN SPELLMAN-DIAZ
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Passion for Bach and Coltrane' with Imani Winds: Hosted by Toyin Spellman
Jeff Scott’s new Grammy-nominated oratorio is full of inspiration from two giants of music — Johann Sebastian Bach and John Coltrane. Passion for Bach and Coltrane with the Imani Winds is an innovative and surprising confluence of classical and jazz. Scott is the founding horn player of the Imani Winds, and along with the Harlem Jazz Quartet, jazz soloists and spoken word by A.B. Spellman, Passion for Bach and Coltrane offers an intimate perspective on the group’s most personal recording in its 25-year history. Listen now with host Toyin Spellman-Diaz.
Carols as Home with the Imani Winds:
Hosted by Toyin Spellman
Carols as Home features a modern take on classic Christmas carols, hosted by Imani Winds founding oboist, Toyin Spellman-Diaz. Toyin coaxes intimate stories of Christmas memories from the members of the ensemble, and why these classic carols are still essential today. You’ll hear many of your favorite carols updated with the ensembles’ own imaginative take. Join Imani Winds for an hour of holiday wind instrumental music, including compositions such as Jingle Bells, Let it Snow and Silent Night.
Museum Mini | Oboe with Toyin Spellman Diaz
Museum Mini | Oboe with Toyin Spellman Diaz
Toyin Spellman-Diaz from Imani Winds plays the reedy, penetrating and somewhat hypnotic sounds of the oboe. Learn about this slender wind instrument with its 45 pieces of keywork and delicate double reed.
Artist Stories Series: Toyin Spellman-Diaz
Artist Stories Series: Toyin Spellman-Diaz
Oboist Toyin Spellman-Diaz is an original member of Imani Winds and hailed by the Washington Post for her “smooth, controlled tone and excellent technique.” Ms. Spellman-Diaz is interviewed by New York Youth Symphony board member Rima Vargas-Vetter. This episode originally streamed on July 8, 2020, at 7:00 (EST)
Episode 60: Toyin Spellman-Diaz
Episode 60: Toyin Spellman-Diaz
On this episode we catch up on our transition into summer, sleep patterns, and practice. For our interview we welcome Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboist and founding member of the Imani Winds. Learn more about Toyin and the Imani Winds at www.imaniwinds.com!
Reed Talk Podcast - Toyin Spellman-Diaz (part 1 of 3, made with Spreaker)
Reed Talk Podcast - Toyin Spellman-Diaz (part 1 of 3, made with Spreaker)
Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboist of the Imani Winds and oboe faculty at NYU Steinhardt shares her approach to making reeds for a demanding career as a touring musician. Music credits: Prelude and Menuet from Tombeau performed by the Imani Winds on their 2006 CD & Chorinho baiano from Tres Pecas Atlanticas performed by Courtney Miller.