Kamasi Washington

How good are they LIVE?

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Kamasi Washington is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 121 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Kamasi Washington is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth watching. Kamasi Washington concert reviews describe live shows and performances as jazzy, powerful, thrilling, uplifting, flawless, sophisticated, and seamless.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Kamasi Washington concerts? Kamasi Washington concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Kamasi Washington? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Kamasi Washington range from $75,000 - $150,000, with Kamasi Washington's current estimated booking fee to be around $75,000.

On tour

de Bijloke, Gent, Belgium (July 4); Letisko Trenčín, Trenčín, Slovakia, Slovakia (July 10); Muzeum Łazienki Królewskie - Teren Rekreacyjny, Warszawa, Poland (July 10); Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands (July 11); Anfiteatro del Vittoriale, Gardone Riviera (BS), Italy (July 17); Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland (July 24); Palladium, Rīga, Latvia (July 26); Lukiškių kalėjimas 2.0, Vilnius, Lithuania (July 27); Teatro La Cúpula, Santiago, Chile (August 30); C Complejo Art Media, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina (August 31); Ópera de Arame, Curitiba, Brazil (September 3); Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (September 4); Autódromo de Interlagos, São Paulo, Brazil (September 6); Pepsi Center WTC, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico (September 10)

Festivals in 2025

North Sea Jazz Festival 2025

July 11 - 13, 2025

Telluride Jazz Festival 2025

August 8 - 10, 2025

TSFJAZZ Chantilly Festival 2025

July 5 - 6, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

jazz

Origin

Los Angeles, United States (2/18/1981)

Bio

Life began for Kamasi Washington on February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. In the Washington family music was more of a prerequisite than a privilege.

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Critic Concert Reviews

Backseat Mafia

April 17, 2025

Kamasi Washington / Emma Jean Thackray – Project House, Leeds 11.04.2025

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Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

April 9, 2025

Kamasi Washington electrifies 3Olympia with eclectic set

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The Boston Globe (USA)

August 3, 2024

André 3000, Kamasi Washington, and more help kick off Newport Jazz Festival’s 70th anniversary

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Riff Magazine (USA)

June 8, 2024

Kamasi Washington gets ‘Fearless’ at The Warfield

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Music In Minnesota (USA)

May 16, 2024

Kamasi Washington Brings Fearless Movement to the Fitz

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

May 10, 2024

Renowned saxophonist Kamasi Washington was at History on Tuesday night. Making a stop on tour in support of his new album, Fearless Movement, which was released May 3rd.

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