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 capacity, with the assist of his killer band, to go from excessive power to reflective ballads whereas by no means shedding danceability.
Washington has stated, “The type of music I make isn’t essentially related to dance, despite the fact that I really feel just like the extra expression within the music, the extra it could 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 slightly pattern of the rapper Kendrick Lamar shouting out the saxophonist — “maintain a horn on me / that Kamasi” — on the high of “Road 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 satisfaction. 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 generally, you simply must let the music converse for itself.
SET LIST
- “Lesanu”
- “Road Fighter Mas”
- “The Rhythm Adjustments”
- “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 Staff: Kara Body, Ashley Pointer, Hazel Cills, Josh Newell
- Govt Producer: Suraya Mohamed
- Sequence Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
- VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
