Released on October 21, 2024, this Tiny Desk Concert filmed at Bob Boilen’s desk in NPR’s Washington offices features Californian saxophonist Kamasi Washington, a major figure in the renewal of contemporary jazz. Surrounded by his band — including his father Rickey Washington (flute, soprano saxophone), trombonist Ryan Porter, keyboardist Brandon Coleman, drummer Tony Austin, bassist Miles Mosley, vocalist Patrice Quinn and DJ Battlecat — he performs four songs drawn from his albums: “Lesanu,” “Street Fighter Mas,” “The Rhythm Changes” and “Asha The First.” In the cramped Tiny Desk space, Washington moves from brass-driven trance to meditative ballad without ever losing his sense of groove, extending the legacy of Coltrane’s spiritual jazz while opening it to West Coast hip-hop and soul. This multi-song live capture offers an ideal entry point into the teeming world of one of the most important jazz musicians of the 2020s. A first-rate filmed live concert and a showcase for a band operating at the peak of its powers.
Setlist
- Lesanu
- Street Fighter Mas
- The Rhythm Changes
- Asha The First
Personnel & credits
- Kamasi Washington — tenor saxophone
- Rickey Washington — flute, soprano saxophone
- Ryan Porter — trombone
- Brandon Coleman — keyboards
- Tony Austin — drums
- Miles Mosley — bass
- Patrice Quinn — vocals
- DJ Battlecat — DJ, percussion
