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Kamasi Washington
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Saxophonists · b. 1981

Kamasi Washington

American saxophonist and bandleader

Born
18 February 1981
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Active
2000–
Record labels
Brainfeeder, Young
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Kamasi Washington is a jazz musician who plays saxophone. Kamasi Washington was born on 18 February 1981 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Brainfeeder and Young. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Live at 5th Street Dick’s” (2005) to “Lazarus (Adult Swim Original Series Soundtrack)” (2025). Honours include Libera Award for Record of the Year.

Kamasi Tii Washington (born February 18, 1981) is an American arranger, composer and jazz saxophonist. He is a founding member of the jazz collective West Coast Get Down.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Live at 5th Street Dick’s 2005 · Live
The Proclamation 2007
Light of the World 2008
The Epic 2015
Heaven and Earth 2018
Becoming (Music from the Netflix Original Documentary) 2020
Emergency Exit 2020
Fearless Movement 2024
Lazarus (Adult Swim Original Series Soundtrack) 2025

Also plays on

Albums where Kamasi Washington is credited as a sideman

2010 Q: Soul Bossa Nostra — Quincy Jones tenor saxophone

Awards

  • Libera Award for Record of the Year

Listen on Spotify

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Kamasi Washington play?

Kamasi Washington is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Kamasi Washington born?

Kamasi Washington was born 18 February 1981 in Los Angeles.

What are Kamasi Washington's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Live at 5th Street Dick’s (2005), The Proclamation (2007), Light of the World (2008), The Epic (2015) and Heaven and Earth (2018).

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