Kamasi Washington

Biography

Kamasi Washington is a tenor saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who has become a central figure in the 21st-century jazz revival. His monumental 2015 triple album, "The Epic," released on #Brainfeeder#, was a landmark that brought spiritual jazz to a new generation. Known for his grand, cinematic scale, Washington's music often features large ensembles with choirs and string sections. He masterfully blends the spiritual intensity of *John Coltrane* and *Pharoah Sanders* with deep funk and the modern sensibilities of hip-hop, notably contributing to *Kendrick Lamar*'s acclaimed album "To Pimp a Butterfly."