Kamasi Washington - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Kamasi Washington performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 2, 2016.
Songs:
Re Run
The Rhythm Changes
Host: Larry Rose
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs & Benjamin Adamson
Audio Mixing: Matt Ogaz
Cameras: Alaia D'Alessandro, Luke Knecht & Aron Roberts
Editor: Alaia D'Alessandro
kexp.org
www.kamasiwashi...

[@willdrumboy]

Sound engineers, your work does not go unappreciated.

[@batone7]

shout out to u guys, indeed

[@quinoamann]

@@batone7 I swear to God KEXP has the best sound engineers. Not a single live performance has disappointed me so far.

[@mrmagongus]

Idk how they balanced her vocals against the thundering horn section right next to her....

[@doomkow]

@@mrmagongus in eat monitors work wonders

[@jpconnolly831]

late to the party but this is soo true, I clearly hear each individual note, everyone of the drum hits... on every KEXP show!!!

[@alanho1801]

"How did you start music?" "Basically, I was born one day." HOLYYYYYY

[@patrickoneill1993]

Kamasi is THE bridge between classic jazz purists and a new generation--hungry for innovative, original jazz.

[@funkyduck4743]

There's something raw about his music that makes me think of Mingus, high energy in your face!

[@everythingsawesome]

Nope. He's "a" bridge, not "THE" bridge. There are multiple bridges, connective tissues, voices, souls. Widen your radar and learn more who's out there. Also, he's not even the shit. David S. Ware and Pharoah Sanders and Yusef Lateef could outplay him in a second, and could out-explore him too.

[@lucasavilaadorno742]

Too limited

[@lucasavilaadorno742]

This is not about only Jazz, this is about Black Culture.

[@alasterthemad-klan-D]

To be honest, Kamasi is the. dot.

[@chrissvitreoushumour]

Kamasi is definitely reintroducing Jazz to a new generation.

[@reginaprobst8112]

...and to an old one too;-)

[@user-qf7rw2jn2l]

Tito Brozzi What next level? Everything he's doing has been done already...

[@user-qf7rw2jn2l]

Yes, I just don't understand how he's taking the whole genre "into the next level". Eric Dolphy, Alice and John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Ornette Coleman, Pharoah Sanders, and Cecil Taylor did take it to another level, now kamasi washington? I just don't see how, that's all

[@reginaprobst8112]

Nor everybody dogmatic...listen to music everywhere I feel quality.... indie as well as jazz or classical stuff or prog rock or some chart songs....

[@reginaprobst8112]

Am not too deep into jazz, you certainly know better. Used to listen to jazzrock many years ago, Weather Report, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett and such. Every now and then some new stuff, recently discovered Donny McCaslin and his band - but admit, also by media;-)

[@Freudenfreude1]

Oh my god this bass player. Incredibly well done. How am I just discovering this? Oh yeah I spend all my time listening to metal and not enough time with Jazz. That’s about to change.

[@patrickmcmahon1110]

If you like the new age fusion stuff I would check out people like Thundercat, Shuhb Saran, Sungazer, Vulfpeck, and Yussef Dayes Trio just to name a few.

[@Freudenfreude1]

@@patrickmcmahon1110 ha! In the year since I posted this comment I basically went all the way down that rabbit hole of every one of those artists. They’re all incredible.

[@Lolihime66]

Crazy performance. Not sure if this would be a likely collab, but if Kamasi ever did a live show with BADBADNOTGOOD that shit would be straight up bonkers.

[@pablogutierrez244]

Damn, you just blew up my mind. Now I need to see that

[@theamazingbrokenman]

Saw these guys last night in São Paulo, Brasil. It was something coming from another planet. I couldn't even process it, had to let it go and just get lost in the music. There's nothing better than that.

[@cleversonhonorio2930]

24 de Março ele vai tocar aqui em Curitiba. Estou ansioso pra o show, espero que esteja tão incrível quanto.

[@ermitanyo777]

That's the idea behind music I guess. great for you!

[@jacinthdavid1122]

0:26 Re Run 15:27 Rhythm changes

[@robertdarling8972]

I want Kamasi Washington to score all Movies for all time.

[@jd-zu5ok]

Love when you can tell a band ain't phoning it in, even for a radio station promo. Especially the keyboardist lol he's having a real blast! These guys are sick. I'm an old punk and jazz head and gotta say when i saw him play it was more lit than most punk shows i see nowadays. Surprisingly live crowd that night and they put on a hella ill show of course.

[@edbergduran4798]

This ain't a radio station promo, this is KEXP.

[@Khwerz]

Organizer: "So what's the set list?" Kamasi: "Just one 40 minute song"

[@adeepseadiverindoubt]

I love the interview process during these sessions. It goes to show the majority of musicians are the shyest, softest spoken, most humble people alive. Even in their purest setting, they're no more than walking bags of anxiety like the rest of us. Yet again there is a Mac Demarco.

[@joesphwhitfielf5336]

Saw them last night in Detroit & They Totally Slayed It!

[@ApolloSuns]

This is insanely beautiful. Kamasi is a gem!

[@Fartychris100]

This would be freaking crazy to see live

[@dragoditdragon1995]

literally brought me to tears

[@MontseMagia]

I can´t deal radio host´s face!!! Pure extasis. And Kamasi and the band, sooo good.

[@bermei5187]

1:20 felt it in depths of my soul when that bass came in.

[@zachbaker723]

This is the greatest thing I've ever seen

[@Optimistichumanist]

In fing credible! Amazing work by all in this group. So glad I find them through Andre 3000 feature! Amazing.

[@spencurai]

The dominance displayed by Miles Mosley is legendary....the guy is a rock in a sea of modern jazz currents flowing across the stage!

[@henriquecepul2209]

Getting into Kamasi's music is like entering in a very, very dense space. It seems like every instrument creates a dense landscape by itself. Amazing performance and amazing songs.

[@takeonukraine1331]

It has reminded me of my great time in New Orleans...

[@Arctic4Ferdinand]

The rythm changes is one of the most beautiful song i've ever heard, there's a sence of pure magic on it. Thank you Kamasi, you guys are amazing. Words can not describe it

[@TheMattWiese]

Can't wait to see them in Saint Louis.

[@tinojimenez8544]

The Heir to Coltrain and Parker. All praise and Glory King.

[@joemcfatter1170]

Been a minute since hearing such raw great music......brings me back to days of Doug and Jean Carn on Revelation.

[@dvaidr]

Saw them in Newcastle last month. Blew me away!

[@ApolloStarfallen]

That's a 10. Loved these guys and I really like his respect for the other musicians. Some artists just remember to tell the other guys names in the end, like it was just an obligation.

[@1andycraig]

Got my tickets . Cant wait to see you in the UK.

[@prestokrevlar]

Blown away all over again.

[@Meth0rst1]

I saw them play in Italy last summer. What a blast, gotta love Kamasi

[@WhiteSocksBox]

When? god,I live in Italy and I knew nothing

[@Meth0rst1]

Ad agosto scorso sono venuti a suonare vicino a Padova :)

[@paolotavi362]

+theLatinloser ed io che sono andato fino a Vienna!!!

[@davideferrari9017]

paolo tavi Kamasi suona questo 16 maggio a Milano al Santeria Social Club

[@luisleonelcostarodrigues3028]

It is like returning the jazz era. That's awesome !

[@MarianaAnselmo30]

Re Run is pure beauty!!

[@PaulaBoggsBand]

First discovered Kumasi via Kendrick Lamar...just love his vibe...thanks KEXP‼🎶

[@HugoAlexandreCruz]

Freaking awnsome! Great sax great composer and dreamer! Love Kamasi

[@MurphyIsMyLastName]

Thank you KEXP. Really awesome and inspiring to see and hear such great musicians play.

[@좋은알람소리]

이런 멋진 음악을 만들어 주셔서 감사드립니다.

[@joaocantarella6622]

I went to his concert last week in São Paulo (Brasil). Amazing!!

[@xanthirudha]

This guys are going hard on the instruments

[@wildebt]

I had this studio host's same shirt when I was 3 in the early 90s.. Good to see that style is eternal!

[@shockytoppy]

Phenomenal! I cried it so good.

[@giampfrasca]

Kamasi, one of the greatest jazz musicians at this time. Thanx to Kexp for the show!

[@tonywallens217]

Jumpbranch nah

[@christiancristof491]

@@tonywallens217 Ehm, yes. Very much

[@hawkeyetokyo3692]

Kamasi Washington the father of a new genre on jazz signature. Taking it to another cosmic level.

[@americanslime]

Jesus christ I can't wait to see them perform.

[@solarbot6099]

Rhythm Changes makes feel so god damn good

[@nicolamorelli2444]

Superb musicians and engaging performance! Two thumbs up!

[@thebikevoid2732]

Every time I watch this gaggle of geniuses play I just lose it. Shredding to the absolute most magnificent degree. Incredible.

[@AminEL7]

Amazing performance and insightful interview questions… “The Rhythm Changes” my favorite , an empowering declaration of now, I’m here !

[@ypure3859]

KW n Team always blows me away

[@hometonepianoacademy5687]

would've killed to be in the gallery that day!! WOW.

[@lexirae_art]

Literally almost every KEXP host seems like theyre on drugs hahahha

[@SausageFingers420]

I don't trust anyone in radio or print journalism that doesn't drink heavily and probably indulge in some more interesting stuff.

[@Nantosuelta]

@@SausageFingers420 I'm guessing you're a big Thompson fan then

[@Oialca]

Don’t you think all of the host have the exact look in there eye

[@LinkMAK.]

thank you. this whole time im like wtf is with this guy LOL

[@tkgawa]

Only the second comment. I'm vindicated.

[@bobouzala]

Outstanding!

[@WoahJoeBo]

Larry is so epically awkward on camera and I love it

[@jordancole550]

man the dude is such an awkward DJ it's cringe-worthy sometimes too lol

[@gregmartens758]

He seems so removed from the musicians so often. He's literally admitted to just reading off the sheets on camera. They need to use Djs that are at least reasonably interested in the musicians they are interviewing.

[@Peilerman321]

if you really think he wasn't interested in the musicians you get it wrong i guess. at least i always feel like he personally is curious about these artists he got on the show, the only thing might be that he doesn't feel so comfortable standing in front of a camera and i can totally understand that lol

[@M4lign]

In this he seems so super pumped that he's just trying to control his energy and get the words out.

[@martisweel5852]

larryyyy larryyyy larrryyyy

[@dalicloud9]

this sounds so much different than their album release party, especially the rhythm changes. i love both, this one a bit more though. that bass line just rips through and carries an atmosphere

[@ricomarez7834]

Wonderful performance. It stirs my imagination and lets my mind wander.

[@felipediaz6718]

NEED MORE LIKE THIS.

[@Jbabzie]

Miss him At the hotel cafe and the piano bar. Brilliant

[@silver10m10]

wow...amazing group and compositions

[@ilmarcello]

saw these guys live this summer in Padua. Still having a good time...

[@parrishwilknson3794]

so excited to see him this weekend in Austin

[@keithhammons2605]

Amazing music, wish the interview was as good.

[@AlejandraRiscoDiaz]

Oh god, Kamasi just save my life.

[@MOEZANDERS]

I Love it... Thank You Very Much for the Venue and Artists.... Beautiful experience

[@corvairkid17]

I jam THIS recording through my system. Love how the vocals are more pronounced, and the levels are all around great!

[@javajoelovesyou]

I saw them this past weekend in Minneapolis. Holy smokes, they are great live!

[@manzanillita]

ah! y'all posted this on my birthday, surely a sign of greatness :)

[@fire34084]

I'm so excited to hear this whole set

[@raphaelbarbar8017]

Briliaaant! Greatings from brazil s2

[@gabrielaguedes742]

What a moment!

[@d.mononoke2039]

This is so amazing.

[@Corveleijn]

Kamasi Washington is a GOD-artist

[@HansJazz]

This and several other sessions should be released on a nice CD set.. Hopefully it wil happen some day. Amazing stuff.

[@antemeridian4083]

that trombone is beautiful!

[@aikoyonamine]

Moved! I feel like I left my body! Thanks, @KEXP ! Respect to Kamasi and friends for your deepest expression in jazz!

[@remccrossan]

YESSS!

[@raheemkashon7774]

the first tune is so Fela kuti with a US jazz tinge! i love it

[@병주박-n4i]

wonderful performence

[@joeymueser9257]

pure musical beauty

[@OneOfBebesKids]

they are so good. just saw them in detroit. miles mosley super magical :0

[@gansiii]

I love youuuuu Kamasi Please come to Thailand

[@Cristina-wm5vr]

Wonderful!

[@liligman]

Saw Kamasi in London before Kendrick Lamar and was blown away, so good

[@BobbyBopkins]

Really dug the interview! Good job! Obviously the music is fantastic

[@geovaniovenez1330]

Its Amazing 🇧🇷 Que somzeira!!!

[@tomcat0008]

more than beautiful

[@eladgolan1]

Excellent!

[@mixfollowme]

oh my god this is amazing!

[@Baribrotzer]

There's two kinds of important artists: originators and consolidators. Originators invent something new. Consolidators take the new things of their era, combine them with one another and the tradition, and help define a new mainstream. Kamasi may not be an originator - everything he does has been done before - but he is one hell of a consolidator. Just for starters, he's infusing funk and hip-hop into mainstream and modal jazz, doing it in a way faithful to all of them, and doing it in a way that reaches people.

[@HaleG9]

Judging from a recent concert I gotta say he is indeed an originator, too, in the sense of bringing different melodies to the top at the same time full volume and creating an almost atonal climax where you'd think it has to fall apart, but it does not and creates a new journey that could go on forever. Hard to put that into words, you have to see and feel it. None of the videos here can transfer that live atmosphere I felt a few days ago.

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

dustinzk is there a recording of that concert? i'd like to hear what you're talking about

[@HaleG9]

@@GrumpyStormtrooper unfortunately I am one of these old school guys who is just listening and sucking in the moment, so, no recording from my side

[@docdeezer]

interesting thought but there is no difference between originating and consolidating. consolidating & combining into a new composite IS originality. all originality, especially in the musical sense, is a unique composite of everything that came before it. originality doesn’t exist in a vacuum

[@kristianj1977]

@@HaleG9 what you just said abolutely sums jazz up. Absolute nonsense no one can agree with lol

[@10CentHead]

This guy... the new King of Jazz as far as I'm concerned. Can't get enough of it!

[@StevieMack]

This might be too heavy for y'all, but this is what greatness looks/sounds like

[@davidgloberman3098]

Actually it's horrible.

[@willardv]

@@davidgloberman3098 🤣🤣🤣

[@theneovas1]

This is an example of excellence

[@saintlouisdemurene1818]

Dirty Frog you must not listen to jazz too much

[@diegochavezisntmanam]

Saint Louis De Murène ...kamasi is a great example of modern jazz...

[@saintlouisdemurene1818]

Erick Veloz Hahaha.... Modern?? Exemple?? I said Jazz Noisy this is my feeling and i feel what i want. thank you :)

[@kenchicosky3664]

+Saint Louis De Murène I listen (and play) jazz all the time. This is an incredible new sound. It is an experience! )let's spell our words correctly please, before trying to condescend people on KZbin....)

[@saintlouisdemurene1818]

oldirys Ken fqarwasydsChicosky Blablabla :))

[@gdwscott]

I love The Epic. Every time I see the band play live the have a new arrangement for a lot of the tunes - I wonder when they get the time to work them out? Freakin' awesomely talented line up.

[@sorelsuareztube]

Obsessed!

[@granitgashi8048]

Love it!

[@Peilerman321]

11:00 "hehe heheheh he" :-| "nice" you got to love this guy :'D

[@HanHuman]

neat filming, great music.

[@kakatox]

amazing!

[@ricardoantonioprado4330]

Just great!!!!

[@diogomarchetti6295]

Woooow!!!!