Kamasi Washington
The Epic
Kamasi Washington - The Epic (3x12inch + Download)
On the cover of his first album for a decade, saxophonist Kamasi Washington stares intently out, the universe stretching out to infinity behind him. Washington is something of a Sun Ra acolyte, and there's something of the great man's spiritual, psychedelic and far-sighted feel about The Epic. Rooted in a loose, soulful and occasionally riotous blend of spiritual jazz, it more than lives up to its' name. While Washington's tenor sax offers a focal point throughout, it's merely part of a greater ensemble effort - Sun Ra Arkestra style - that helps The Epic fly by in a flurry of loose-limbed drums, rubbery double bass, hammered-out pianos and intoxicating vocals.
- 01 Change Of The Guard (Volume 1 - The Plan)
- 02 Askim
- 03 Isabelle
- 04 Final Thought
- 05 The Next Step
- 06 The Rhythm Changes
- 07 Miss Understanding (Volume 2 - The Glorious Tale)
- 08 Leroy & Lanisha
- 09 Re Run
- 10 Seven Prayers
- 11 Henrietta Our Hero
- 12 The Magnificent 7
- 13 Re Run Home (The Historic Repetition)
- 14 Cherokee
- 15 Clair De Lune
- 16 Malcolms Theme
- 17 The Message
| 3x12inch + Download | Brainfeeder: BF050 | in stock | |
| 3xCD | Brainfeeder: BFCD050 | in stock |
