Name: The Epic
Brand: Kamasi Washington

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LP-BF-050

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3 x black 180 Gram 12"s in artworked 3mm spined sleeves all housed in a rigid board outer slipcase

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2015-09-29

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Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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5054429002300

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3 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

CD-BF-050

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2015-05-19

5054429000191

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Artist

Kamasi Washington

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Brainfeeder

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Kamasi Washington is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, production editor and band leader. Born on February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA, he is the son of Rickey Washington.
With his unique blend of jazz and contemporary influences, Kamasi has gained recognition as a leading figure in the modern jazz scene. His music showcases his exceptional talent as a saxophonist and composer.
Inspired by artists such as Nate Smith, Yussef Kamaal, and Butcher Brown among others, Kamasi's sound pushes boundaries and challenges traditional notions of jazz. His compositions are rich with emotion and energy, captivating audiences worldwide.

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A brazen release from young Los Angeles jazz giant, composer and bandleader <a href="https://roughtrade.com/gb/artist/kamasi-washington">Kamasi Washington. </a>

The Epic is unlike anything jazz has seen and not just because it emanates from the boundary-defying Brainfeeder. The Epic is a 172 minute, three volume set (across three CDs or LPs) that includes a 32-piece orchestra, a 20-person choir and 17 songs overlaid with a compositional score written by <a href="https://roughtrade.com/gb/artist/kamasi-washington">Washington</a>. Pulsing underneath is an otherworldly ten-piece band, each member of which is individually regarded as among the best young musicians on the planet, including bassist <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/us/artist/thundercat">Thundercat</a> and his brother, drummer Ronald Bruner Jr. Recommended if you like <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/us/artist/flying-lotus">Flying Lotus</a>, John Coltrane and Fela Kuti. <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/us/artist/flying-lotus">Flying Lotus</a> has featured Washington on his albums Cosmogramm and You're Dead! and Kamasi also plays on the new <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/us/artist/kendrick-lamar">Kendrick Lamar</a> album To Pimp A Butterfly. Half speed cut by Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering.

The Epic

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