Imani Records

08/27/2026

Happy Anniversary to our founders, Orrin and Dawn! We are so grateful for what your love has built. We are wishing you many more years of happiness, health, joy and love together!

- Imani Records 🎉

08/26/2026

“I grew up watching Back To The Future, and I never questioned what that really meant.

As I step into my next journey, I’ve learned what that really means. I have been blessed with the opportunity to go back to the past, revisit old ideas, try to fix problems, and shape a better tomorrow.

Let me be clear: those problems and old ideas are mine, but shaping a better tomorrow is OURS, and I’m excited about the future. A few weeks ago I met with the beautiful people of the Seattle Jazz Community to break bread, discuss music, and get ready for the upcoming Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra season.

I look forward to honoring Michael Brockman’s legacy while evolving the sound and message of the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. Our first meet-and-greet was an awesome event, and as we move forward, I look forward to meeting more of the beautiful people of the Seattle Jazz Community.

Please check out our 2026-2027 season, and thank you, SRJO, Seattle Jazz Fellowship, Seattle Jazz Academy, and all the amazing humans I’ve met so far! I can’t wait for you all to check it out and see what’s cooking!” -Orrin Evans

08/24/2026

Imani Records All-Stars live at the Exit Zero Jazz Festival this past spring.

If you missed us, don’t worry. We’ll be back this fall, October 22–25, bringing the music, the energy, and plenty of room to jam.

Grab your tickets and come catch us at Exit Zero Jazz Festival. We can’t wait to see you there.

08/21/2026

The Jazz Train! Where the party starts! 🎉🚆

September 17th, we’re departing Penn Station in New York City on our Jazzy Amtrak train, making stops in Newark and Philadelphia before arriving at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. Then we’ll make our way back on September 21st.

Our very own Orrin Evans will be on board with the Imani Records All-Stars, featuring vocalist Milton Suggs, bassist Jordan McBride, drummer Maria Marmarou, and pianist Jacob Hurlock.

Expect live music, trivia, snacks, goody bags, good vibes, and plenty of Vitamin M.

WE WILL SEE YOU THERE 🎉

08/21/2026

A New Chapter for SRJO under the direction of Orrin Evans! 2026-2027 Subscription Season Begins!

Email from Imani Records SUBSCRIBE Dear Valued Music Fans, Thank you for being part of the Imani Records/88 Keys Family community. As most of you know, our very own Orrin Evans has stepped into

08/16/2026

You can listen and purchase three new releases on Imani Records!

Stories and Flavors From the Garden by the Imani Records All Stars - an album that accompanies the new cookbook by Dawn Warren Evans

Oh No, I’m In Love Again by Greg Farnese

Trash Gadget! By Trash Gadget

All cover art by Vahak Paul Janbazian

Now at imanirecords.bandcamp.com

08/15/2026

Five Questions with Greg Farnese! Question 5.

Jazz host Nicole Sweeney Nicole Velvet Voyce connects with Greg Farnese for a five question conversation ahead of the release of his new album, Oh No, I’m in Love Again, OUT TODAY!!

In Question Five, Greg talks about his connection between the musicians on his album and Philly, and why he chose Orrin Evans to produce the record.

You can buy Greg Farnese’s new album, Oh No, I’m In Love Again now at the link in our bio!

Edited by School of The Gifted Productions
Additional footage by Jason Nicolosi

08/15/2026

Big Jimmy! Live at Chris’ Jazz Cafe

Trash Gadget with special Guests: Caleb Wheeler Curtis, Duane Eubanks and Bill McHenry

08/14/2026

Five Questions with Greg Farnese! Question 4.

Jazz host Nicole Sweeney Nicole Velvet Voyce connects with Greg Farnese for a five question conversation ahead of the release of his new album, Oh No, I’m in Love Again, arriving tomorrow on Imani Records.

In Question Four, Greg tells Nicole what he wants his listeners to take away from the project and his connection to Norman Rockwell’s paintings.

Tune in tomorrow for the final question and the release of his new album!

Edited by School of The Gifted Productions
Additional footage by Jason Nicolosi

08/14/2026

Five Questions with Greg Farnese! Question 3.

Jazz host Nicole Sweeney Nicole Velvet Voyce connects with Greg Farnese for a five question conversation ahead of the release of his new album, Oh No, I’m in Love Again, arriving August 15th on Imani Records.

In Question Three, Greg talks about his musical upbringing and how his parents’ diverse taste in music shaped his sound.

Edited by School of The Gifted Productions
Additional footage by Jason Nicolosi