Kamasi Washington – The Epic – 3CD

Brainfeeder

This is, in essence, both a true story and a carefully constructed musical daydream,in a brazen release from young Los Angeles jazz giant, composer, and bandleader Kamasi Washington. “The Epic” is unlike anything jazz has seen, and not just because it emanates from the boundary-defying Brainfeeder, which isn’t so much a label in the traditional sense as it is an unfurling experiment conducted by the underground producer Flying Lotus.

“The Epic” is a 172-minute, three-volume set that includes a 32-piece orchestra, a 20-person choir, and 17 songs overlaid with a compositional score written by Washington. Pulsing underneath is an otherworldly ten-piece band, each member of which is individually regarded as among the best young musicians on the planet! In our opinion, one of the best releases of 2015. You simply can’t miss it!!!