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A Passion for Bach and Coltrane with the Imani Winds, Mon 5/13, 8:00-10:00pm

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM

Published April 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT

Jeff Scott’s composition Passion for Bach and Coltrane is a concert-length Passion oratorio that combines elements from classical and jazz music.

White text Passion for Bach and Coltrane on black background, with wooden cross image — Jeff Scott’s composition Passion for Bach and Coltrane is a concert-length Passion oratorio that combines elements from classical and jazz music.

Jeff Scott, founding horn player of the Imani Winds and composer, took the inspiration from two giants of music, J.S. Bach and John Coltrane, to create an innovative and surprising oratorio that brings together classical and jazz. Passion for Bach and Coltrane includes spoken word by AB Spellman and is performed by the Imani Winds, along with the Harlem Jazz Quartet and jazz soloists.

This work is one of Imani Winds’ most personal musical journeys. It is a piece of astonishing originality; and in today’s musical landscape, inspiration is an entirely underrated miracle.

1. Dear John, Pt. 1: Bach 01:06
2. Aria 03:30
3. Dear John, Pt. 2: Coltrane 01:09
4. Psalm 06:31
5. Resolution 05:20
6. Out of Nazareth, Pt. 1 05:26
7. Out of Nazareth, Pt. 2: Manual for a Crucifixion 15:15
8. Variation 13 07:00
9. Groovin' Low 07:55
10. Among the Things I Must Have Known 00:39
11. Interlude 01:41
12. A Hug for Gonzalo 15:06
13. Acknowledgement 12:25