Kamasi Washington: Tiny Desk Concert

[@mihlebokveldt3774]

“Keep that horn on me, that Kamasi!”

[@johnwerner69]

Beat me to it!

[@johnwerner69]

@@KentWav why? It’s just a quote from this years most famous song

[@TheNaturalBelle]

Exactly what brought me here!😂 thanks Kendrick for the introduction.

[@marcelaperez4126]

@@KentWavshush, can’t we have fun? Sheesh

[@malcolmmcflytv]

@@johnwerner69dudes just wanna be exclusive without knowing how to converse fr. Could have easily pointed you to some of his best works and welcomed you to a great vibe. Truth be told he probably just heard of Kamasi too mf be weird lol

[@stygiomedusa]

Kamasi has the energy and presence as a 4 stage final boss where the arena crumbles away and he attacks you with large beads and gold jewelry as he sorta plays the sax without giving you a lot of thought.

[@gracewilliams9770]

This is a super cool description and it was fun to imagine. Thanks!

[@MrBlablablable]

hahaha brilliantly described! I can totally see it!

[@marian279]

I thank god that Jazz lives on in artists like Kamasi Washington. Thank you NPR for showcasing such amazing artists to audiences who may have never heard of him.❤

[@maik.the.bike.]

True. Not sure if I ever heard him and this great other people before. It's amazing!

[@gladysquesada5048]

NPR had him live a long time ago, but in full concert formar in "Jazz night in America"

[@MrMurl]

He and his band was one of the best live concerts I’ve been to in years. Fantastic music.

[@solitariocamel]

People were shouting instead of clapping. I don’t know if it was because I had taken acid or if the music truly moved me, making every fiber of my being vibrate. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to in my life. Definitely in the top 3. I felt like those photos where people are completely taken by the music, listening to Louis Armstrong or someone like that. Without a doubt, a living legend.

[@lystramarcano8852]

Absolutely

[@joshweiner4645]

IKR! I saw him at Burlington Jazz Festival last year. Best jazz set I've ever seen hands down. And then he showed up for an encore at the Vermont Comedy Club jam session later on! So cool.

[@maxwellschulz3405]

Saw them at Chene Park in Detroit, outside along the Detroit River. Was also a truly cosmic experience.

[@WompodReviews]

blew my mind

[@nathanieldaniel7468]

That drummer wouldn't lose time in a workshop full of broken clocks.

[@SkacyMaeTarot]

That drummer is one of HipHop s greatest producers. That's battlecat. 😂😊 ***On the bongos

[@RobertSlover]

no.

[@dennis7949]

Truth!

[@AndreiBenHur]

*wouldnt lose his TEMPO

[@Joe-yi8xj]

Why this seem like an snl skit?

[@b3rgyp00]

Being in a band with your pops and seeing a generational love for music is a beautiful thing. 😍😍

[@thesuncollective1475]

I wish to play with my son, me on guitar him on piano...one Day hopefully

[@b3rgyp00]

@@thesuncollective1475 i was self taught since I was 15. My pops and I didn't really mesh and I haven't seen him in a couple of decades but whenever I play the Beatles I feel like we'll always have that bond. Cherish your child, you can strengthen all of his love or bring out all of his hatred. The choice is yours.

[@MrMurl]

His dad looks so proud as he plays. What a treat for them to be able to play together side by side.

[@ignaciorengel]

Every single performance of Kamasi Washington is like witnessing the creation of music.

[@Mime59100]

That’s the essence of jazz

[@Zxx459]

Exaggeration You don't know anything

[@ignaciorengel]

@ It looks like you do know everything. Congratulations.

[@feliperibeiro6237]

Sim! E recomendo que ouça Hermeto Pascoal, outro músico que se diverte muito criando canções

[@hijdjf2961]

That's what jazz is my guy

[@MaynesWorld]

Kamasi did his thing...but I didn't know that THE DJ BATTLECAT was making an appearance! Being from Southern California, Battlecat is behind some of West Coasts anthems. Respect!

[@kylebourne6839]

Kamasi be channeling Miles...Coltrane...Stitt...Mitchell...Kirk....Mobley...Monk...and the whole pantheon of jazz giants who paved the way for his creative and innovative music!

[@killahwhaleduets1998]

Absolutely

[@karabo02]

Hugh Masekela, Taiwa Molelekwa, Bheki Mseleku, Zim Nqawana...

[@moosa.earfling]

Fela.. sun ra..

[@Auto-TunedApocalypse-z2j]

he's no coltrane, but still great

[@kylebourne6839]

@@Auto-TunedApocalypse-z2j FACTS!!!

[@djwilmer7252]

Patrice Quinn made me cry. She really understood the assignment. Beautiful.

[@lystramarcano8852]

Yes, she did. I loved it.

[@avonmarttens]

oh man, im holding my tears at work. this music is food for the soul

[@AboveRL]

same

[@walidrourou5493]

same

[@aja1108]

Stunning!!! I just commented but doesn't she sound like Dr. Mattie Moss Clark?

[@fabian2395]

"The rhythm changes" made me cry just as I needed...

[@Lalairu]

One of my fav songs, pure beauty

[@pipLaw21]

Me too.

[@zommergazesalopitekcore]

00:00 Lesanu 3:28 Street Fighter Mas 7:26 The Rhythm Changes 14:42 Asha The First

[@ndabenhlenyide5952]

You're a hero

[@zommergazesalopitekcore]

@@ndabenhlenyide5952 yeah, thanks! 🙌🙇‍♂️

[@brandonlopez2638]

The bass solo at the end broke my brain. 10/10

[@hoverboard000]

I was going to say the same thing. That was one of the best upright bass performances i've ever seen.

[@Schottladen]

Oh man you gotta check out his solo in Malcom's Theme from The Epic in concert, he's so good!

[@LDavis]

That solo was crazy! I read your comment near the beginning of the video, so I knew it was coming, but I wasn't ready.... My face melted off!!

[@mkayayas]

❤

[@EdCross]

Oh yeah, I saw Myles in the thumbnail was an instant click haha. Look for his solo stuff, really amazing

[@TheHerbalDude]

She is singing and channeling at the same time. Beautiful

[@yarrow666]

you can just feel the warmth of the ancestors shining down upon these musicians. astounding!

[@tonysmith6166]

Patrice Quinn on The Rhythm Changes brought me to tears of joy. Lawd Have Mercy I’m in Fulton Square (Brooklyn NY) on a sunny day in the park rejoicing. Spirit was all over her. I saw it, felt it and tapped into it. Thank you God 🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

[@rickcortez5190]

Blessings from Kansas!

[@wellington993]

truly

[@cokely-bh9hf]

Couldn't have said it better i self! One love

[@collinmccready9050]

I’ve been in a terrible mood all day. Just finished the vid and I feel wonderful now. Thank you Kamasi.

[@Tititranbam]

Same! Blessings to you

[@jahblessin3996]

Imagine if someone told you 30 years ago that NPR would have the best concerts

[@staciabelcher28]

It’s not hard to believe because NPR always been that girl!

[@jasperd2716]

@@staciabelcher28nah NPR has always been the radio station with the most sleep inducing hosts

[@ConstructiveCriticHD]

Nothing more to say than this is a full group of masterful legends that will go down in Jazz history as one of the absolute greats.

[@yagzkaterli6363]

father son duo is amazing

[@britneybreaksbread3824]

Perfect way to start off the week. Thanks NPR!

[@BonzoKilbourn]

The bass player deserves a raise.

[@jazzandsoulblog2405]

Saw this exact lineup over the summer and was in awe. Few musicians, let alone ensembles, operate on both a high technical and spiritual plane.

[@NIMENSION]

Contender for best tiny desk, hands down.

[@eddiejansen3918]

Came here to say the same thing. Top tier FOR SURE

[@bamiballetje]

Definition of music

[@latezwilliams1020]

It has my vote

[@Maskedrin2210]

The chopping of Not Like Us is one step closer to a Kendrick Lamar Tiny Desk Concert

[@barefoot_ty]

a kendrick tiny desk would break the internet

[@gabrielfreire4944]

Imagine Kendrick on a Tiny Desk with Kamasi, Terrance Martin and Robert Glasper, it would be crazy af

[@bluessax5089]

I put a fist 👊🏽 in the air ✊🏽 when I heard this!

[@Jack-ts1sv]

@@gabrielfreire4944 You forgot Thundercat

[@ntwenhlenjapha8116]

​@@gabrielfreire4944Now you talking 👌

[@Anttweezy]

This is REAL instrumentation. They went bonkers.

[@benjaminvictor4996]

Brought my son, a high school Jazz kit player, to the tour earlier this year. A show indeed. He's all in now.

[@theDutton]

Good parenting right there, jazz feeds the heart and the brain

[@wilfriedvoyerguitariste]

❤Kamasi Washington is the living continuation of everything jazz has breathed into me. He embodies the legacy of the giants who shaped this music, and as a true torchbearer, he carries their light across time. His music, both powerful and delicate, echoes the souls of the past while opening doors to infinity. He is that sacred link between tradition and the future, the spirit of jazz forever reborn. In every note he plays, I find the eternal flame of this music that never dies.❤

[@FS-xp9pv]

Beautifully expressed. I feel the same.

[@brittgonz]

This gave me goosebumps. Beautifully and perfectly said!

[@jvitela]

Had the great fortune of watching ~20 year old Kamasi at UCLA in the late 90s. Blew the house down then and continues to do so to this day. World-class talent.

[@conormcdermott-mt1nc]

Never clicked on a video faster

[@biggieshorty]

😂😂😂❤😊

[@maxiu176]

X2

[@lifecommunitychurchyoutube9055]

Same

[@branflank]

Parked in the middle of the highway, sideways across all lanes, listening to this.

[@shakalakadingbang756]

Frerr

[@LaDyMaXx]

And my soul is calmed, my spirit lifted. Kamasi and crew they do it...every time.

[@SanAntoneRose]

Real music! Patrice is amazing. Love it

[@nryxo]

one of the coolest things i’ve seen on youtube love Kamasi to the death, this tiny desk was long overdue!

[@nupeygirl09]

Live instrumentations= Life!!!! ❤❤❤

[@beatworldrecords6080]

West Coast g funk magic creeping around the Jazz singed edges. Good stuff. Keep on.

[@losquintz]

Kendrick brought me here, the music made me stay. Beautiful ❤

[@user-gu4nt2mj6j]

🎯💯 Same here

[@THRLGRNDHG]

This band is not helping me not think I'm hearing the literal best band ever based on the entirety of the human canon and what I love in music. The definition of greatness

[@fartydog420]

This band always gets me emotional

[@doomdeluise]

Saw Kamasi and his band in June. One of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. Going to enjoy this.

[@traceyharrell4509]

Close your eyes and listen. Kamasi reaches in and rips out your soul…And through his music cleanses it and beautifully restores it before putting it back.

[@ezekielgskeen8607]

I haven't seen him ( Kamasi Washington) for a good while so seeing him on tiny desk, I checked amazon, the new album was there, ordered it, it will be dropping to me in the morning. Thank you so much Tiny Desk for years of HEADS UP! to real artist, Thank you from the UK👍👍👍👍❤❤

[@SoloMartes]

Do yourself a favor and see these people in person. Kamasi and the West Coast Get Down don’t play around. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sophiasantos5465]

Just chills with Patrice and Coleman. Insane!!!

[@winesnout]

Kamasi and his incredible band: What a treat, what a tour de force. Thanks NPR!

[@ethanchambers02]

Snare tone on that kit absolutely wicked

[@asmodeo111]

What a mood to start the week!!! Thanks Kamasi and npr!!

[@MF_DREADSUN]

Clicked so fast. This is right on time. Getting this direct input from the cosmos through these extremely talented artists is so inspiring and encouraging and evocative. I’m not in a position to pay for ad blocking. Unfortunately, the ad came on just before I could go super saiyan. So. Maybe I’ll achieve it some other time. Or not. Idk. But that was the closest I’ve been yet.

[@lillyannehops9027]

This is kamasi showing he's the best at jazz

[@Cupofgo]

So glad you had them at the desk! Such great talent all around. Best groovy band vibes around.

[@CED.Dweller]

Musical medicine. MY GOD! AND DJ BATTLECAT?! 😁🔊🔊🔊

[@ItCantRainAllTheTime_90]

This was a treat for real! And DJ Battlecat was a total surprise 😁

[@elvisgarnett5269]

This collection of artists exudes the power of art.❤️

[@ascribecalledtess7439]

"Woke up, lookin for the 🥦 high-key, keep a horn on me, that Kamasi" 🎷

[@brandonfoy9583]

My God!!!! Thank you Kamasi! Ms Patrice Quinn her song before the end was one of the best things I’ve ever heard in my entire life! Thank you 🙏

[@lystramarcano8852]

I had never heard music like this it was like your heart dancing in your body what an experience

[@jessevandendoren]

Patricia sounds like someone put on a vintage vinyl record on a old school record player and the band is just playing along. and I mean that in all the good ways.

[@DarnellBates]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@zxggwrt]

A lot of sincerity coming through her that went perfectly with the bands vibe

[@ZOBIBO333]

An earth angel

[@markbass_trojanthinking]

Monday morning blessing for all it seems, have a glorious week ahead tiny desk! Wonderful

[@patriciogutierrez1330]

Two times I miss Kamasi when came to my country. I regret few things in my life, this Is one of them

[@harmonywithin3879]

AWESOME !!!! Thank you NPR …Thank you Kamasi Washington and the very talented musicians that performed.Patrice your voice touched my soul.This was such a treat.

[@gabrielourso]

Had the pleasure to watch Kamasi with Dinner Party earlier this year in São Paulo. For sure one of the greatest shows of my entire life. Love the energy, great episode

[@ndabenhlenyide5952]

What an experience that must've been 👏🏾😭👑so happy you got to experience! That's beautiful

[@barnitube]

que buen recuerdo que tengo de Kamasi en el Lollapalooza Argentina del 2019, yo y mi amigo lo vimos sin conocerlo y nos dejo alucinados, un genio total¡¡¡

[@sammykaijuk9]

That keyboardist is just INSANE, everyone in this band is playing just beautifully!!! Kamasi Washington is so inspirational!

[@juandebrigard3051]

Tiny Desk be ON FIREEEE!

[@johnobrien2074]

Miles -- absolute genius.

[@everybodylovescrys]

This is absolute magic right here 🔥 the musical therapy I needed 🎶❤️‍🩹

[@hoaignatia]

already nominated for Tiny Desk of the Year

[@francisconapolez5804]

Thank you for this day and this blessed experience

[@FenBerrell]

Glad to see Brandon on keys for this one. He really does so much for the band's sound

[@MattKeenanMusic]

not the first Tiny Desk to bring me to tears, and certainly won't be the last ❤

[@ZizweMthombeni]

MAN!

[@jayburritos]

that performance of “The Rhythm Changes” was incredibly moving and spiritual. thank you so much for this! 🎷

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Fantastic Musicianship 👌🏿👌🏿🖤 The Bassist is on 🔥🔥 Groove!!!

[@gengar018]

7:30 her voice is so frail. Listening to it makes me feel like I can’t make any sudden movements or else the sound will shatter like glass. Beautiful

[@RobertSlover]

excellent! jazz lives!

[@vernita0216]

I saw Kamasi in Atlanta about a year ago... It was PHENOMENAL... Reliving the experience watching this. Holy Grail 🤲🏾.

[@Rob-ht1mu]

The most impressive musical performance I have ever seen. And the fact that his father is playing with him is just beautiful.

[@serg6264]

This tops my list of my favorite tiny desk concerts💎 Mac Miller/Madlib/Freddie Gibbs/Nicki Nicole/C. Tangana Just in awe of how this place channels such great energy out of these artist🎵

[@dennyturner8196]

His unique sound and captivating presence highlight the essence of jazz in a fresh way. Thank you, Kamasi, for pushing boundaries and elevating the art form. Respect!

[@Penguin_Wonder]

LOVE YOUR ART KAMASI!!!

[@danveywalsh7947]

I grew up in Southern Appalachia watching some freakish bluegrass musicianship. Kamasi and fam bring the most musical talent to a stage I have ever witnessed. Come back to Asheville when we get back on our feet. Please!

[@MitchNorris]

EPIC!!! I love that he can stand back and let his band shine, the way it should be, about the music, not the ego.

[@pkbeast7963]

im just here erupting into tears trying to deal with loss and fear and the human condition every day and this is just so amazing. thank you for this, its so breathtakingly beautiful

[@tisentovedo]

What a way to start the week.

[@SH4M4N_YT]

Brilliant musicians all around. The vocalist's voice is so beautiful too.

[@danielcifuentes77]

I'm glad to see you're doing well since your injury, Kamasi. As always, it's so beautiful what you do, I love you guys. May the universe bless you

[@michaelgeraghty692]

What a cracking set, Kamasi and band, where have you been all my life?

[@amoswaranch1102]

kamasi is the TRUTH! great show

[@oooOn-m5w]

Perfect Music Timeless & Elegant Presented on Time ! Thank You

[@marcofilippini5429]

Kamasi your music is beautiful thing !!!!!!!!! Thank you !!!

[@pipLaw21]

Love the joy in the keyboard player.

[@matteo.franklin]

Been ready for this one

[@luchosbuttoni]

Yes, yes, yesssssss... i was waiting for this Tiny Desk Concert... amazing.

[@neurodice]

the singer has a beautiful voice ❤❤❤

[@JoshuaAmericana]

Mans on the keys at 5:18 went to another world for a few minutes and we were just along for the ride

[@joshmcdzz6925]

Did I just watch this --- Miles Mosley ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@TM9_]

Okay Kamasi👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ZaysTitan]

The bassist! 😮🔥🔥

[@AidanDotDash]

Seen this man live at newport jazz fest. one of the most incredible shows i had ever seen. the way he plays that sax. man.

[@soulbrotha1]

It’s good to see younger musicians keeping it fresh but still swinging

[@THERAVALMOST]

Kamasi the best live concerts 2024

[@chenellamoon4057]

I❤kamasi😊