Kamasi Washington

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