Kamasi Washington
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Kamasi Washington, a Los Angeles saxophonist and composer, has redefined jazz's appeal. Bridging tradition with genre-bending experiments, he captivates diverse audiences. From renowned concert halls to rock festivals and intimate venues, he shines. Hailed by the New York Times Magazine in 2016 as jazz's most talked-about since Wynton Marsalis, Washington's journey began in LA's Leimert Park. Co-founding the West Coast Get Down collective, he collaborated with luminaries like Thundercat and played alongside diverse artists. His breakthrough came with Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly," leading to his own expansive debut, "The Epic." Subsequent releases like "Heaven and Earth" and the film "As Told to G/D Thyself" continue his musical odyssey, melding jazz, funk, and cinematic influences. For Washington, jazz is not just music but a guiding light through life's ever-changing landscape.

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Songs

Sleepless Nights

Thursday In The Danger Room

Freeze Tag

LUV U

Street FIghter Mas

Notable

  • Enrolled in UCLA's Department of Ethnomusicology; played with faculty members.
  • Released debut album "Young Jazz Giants" in 2004 on Birdman Records.
  • Joined the Gerald Wilson Orchestra for "In My Time" in 2005.
  • Contributed saxophone on Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly."
  • Released debut solo recording "The Epic" in May 2015.
  • Released mini-album/EP "Harmony of Difference" in September 2017.
  • Released second full-length studio album "Heaven and Earth" in June 2018.
  • Formed supergroup Dinner Party in June 2020 with Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, and 9th Wonder.
  • John Coltrane Music Competition: 1999, Won
  • Worldwide Winners: 2015, Album of the Year, Won
  • American Music Prize: 2016, Won
  • NAACP Image Awards: 2016, Outstanding Jazz Album, Nominated
  • Libera Awards: 2016, Groundbreaking Album of the Year, Won
  • Libera Awards: 2016, Heritage Album of the Year, Won
  • Libera Awards: 2018, Best Jazz Album, Won
  • Worldwide Winners: 2019, Jazz Album of the Year, Won
  • Libera Awards: 2019, Album of the Year, Won
  • Libera Awards: 2019, Best Jazz Album, Won
  • Libera Awards: 2019, Creative Packaging, Won
  • Libera Awards: 2023, Best Jazz Record, Won
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Hi. We are Jay Siegan Presents. We are the talent liaisons that curate, ideate, and connect you to the right artists to transform special events into experiences of a lifetime. Our roots are those of musicologists and culture hawks, deeply embedded in the living performing arts. This is the foundation of our work, the soul of our business, and what we've been doing for over 25 years. We have the capacity and capability to bring any artist from anywhere in the world to your event. 

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Hi. We are Jay Siegan Presents. We are the talent liaisons that curate, ideate, and connect you to the right artists to transform special events into experiences of a lifetime. Our roots are those of musicologists and culture hawks, deeply embedded in the living performing arts. This is the foundation of our work, the soul of our business, and what we've been doing for over 25 years. We have the capacity and capability to bring any artist from anywhere in the world to your event. 

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