Grammy-nominated saxophonist Kamasi Washington introduced down the home at his Tiny Desk Live performance. He performed picks from three of his albums, showcasing his capability, with the help of his killer band, to go from excessive power to reflective ballads whereas by no means dropping danceability.
Washington has stated, “The sort of music I make will not be essentially related to dance, though I really feel just like the extra expression within the music, the extra it will probably encourage you to maneuver.” To drive that time dwelling, Washington’s particular visitor was the legendary DJ Battlecat, one of many pioneers of the West Coast sound. The DJ is chargeable for mixing in a bit pattern of the rapper Kendrick Lamar shouting out the saxophonist — “hold a horn on me / that Kamasi” — on the high of “Avenue Fighter Mas.”
Additionally accompanying Washington are his father, flutist and soprano saxophonist Rickey Washington, who you may usually see taking a look at his son with pleasure. The opposite musicians behind the Desk are keys wizard Brandon Coleman, Tony Austin with the heartbeat, Miles Mosley holding down the low finish, trombonist Ryan Porter and Patrice Quinn on vocals. There’s a lot extra that may be stated about this Tiny Desk Live performance, however typically, you simply must let the music communicate for itself.
SET LIST
- “Lesanu”
- “Avenue Fighter Mas”
- “The Rhythm Modifications”
- “Asha The First”
MUSICIANS
- Kamasi Washington: tenor saxophone
- Rickey Washington: flute, soprano saxophone
- Ryan Porter: trombone
- Brandon Coleman: keys
- Tony Austin: drums
- DJ Battlecat: DJ, percussion
- Miles Mosley: bass
- Patrice Quinn: vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
- Producer: Nikki Birch
- Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
- Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
- Host/Sequence Producer: Bobby Carter
- Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Maia Stern, Mitra I. Arthur, Alanté Serene
- Audio Engineer: Tiffany Vera Castro
- Manufacturing Assistant: Elle Mannion
- Photographer: Estefania Mitre
- Tiny Desk Workforce: Kara Body, Ashley Pointer, Hazel Cills, Josh Newell
- Govt Producer: Suraya Mohamed
- Sequence Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
- VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
