Kamasi Washington

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating

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112

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reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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Real Live Certified

Critic Consensus

Kamasi Washington is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 112 concert reviews, the critic 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.

ON TOUR

The Warfield; HISTORY, San Francisco, CA, United States; Toronto, Canada (June 7; May 7); Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, Oh, United States (May 8); Fitzgerald Theater, Saint Paul, MN, United States (May 11); House of Blues Dallas, Dallas, United States (May 15); Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX, United States (May 16); Vogue Theatre, Vancouver, Canada (May 30); Crystal Ballroom, Portland, United States (June 2); The Warfield, San Francisco, CA, United States (June 7); The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA, United States (June 8); Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States (June 16); Alcatraz, Milano, Italy (October 4); Razzmatazz, Barcelona, Spain (October 6);

FESTIVALS IN 2024

Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival 2024

June 15 - 16, 2024

Newport Jazz Festival 2024

August 2 - 4, 2024

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Latest Release

A Small Light: Episodes 1 & 2 (Songs from the Limited Series) - Single (May 5, 2023)

Artist Info

Genre

jazz

Origin

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

Has Performed With

Critic Concert Reviews

The Arts STL (USA)

May 24, 2023

Kamasi Washington | 05.05.23, City Winery

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Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

December 6, 2022

From rained out Jack Johnson to the sting of The Wasp

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Ambient Light (New Zealand)

December 6, 2022

Words are going to struggle here. High rising trio Khruangbin performed the last show of their ‘First Class World Tour' last night in Tāmaki Makaurau with support from Kamasi Washington.

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Riff Magazine (USA)

December 19, 2021

Kamasi Washington brings frenetic enthusiasm to August Hall

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Pass The Aux (USA)

July 21, 2021

Kamasi Washington pulls out all the stops at Hollywood Bowl

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Glide Magazine (USA)

July 20, 2021

The prolific saxophone player, composer, and awe-inspiring bandleader Kamasi Washington continues his growth as a musical shapeshifter and artist.

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Americana Highways (USA)

March 11, 2020

Kamasi Washington is pretty much larger than life. Sure, bestowed in his trademark dashiki and striking mane, wielding an ornately decorated saxophone, he makes quite the impression of a man large in stature.

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