KAMASI WASHINGTON

A shining light of LA’s jazz hip-hop crossover scene, the imposing saxman hits new heights on this gloriously extravagant second solo album. His tone is unbridled, ecstatic and naturally psychedelic. He has designed a flamboyant concept that keeps faith with the tenets of jazz soul glories previously mounted by Archie Shepp. The compositional class and musicianship are undeniable, but Kamasi is a groove master whose agility never forgets the natural instincts of the dancefloor.