Kamasi Washington continues to make jazz cool again
His perfection of [the saxophone] is the standout for the entire record but it doesn’t overpower the plucky baselines, the glistening piano keys, or the beautifully restrained drum work.
His perfection of [the saxophone] is the standout for the entire record but it doesn’t overpower the plucky baselines, the glistening piano keys, or the beautifully restrained drum work.
This record features industrial sounds blended into electronic, hip-hop, and jazz soundscapes, producing an erratic, yet focused project.