Podcast appearances and mentions of Kamasi Washington

Episode 104: Kamasi Washington Kamasi Washington is one of the most important voices in modern jazz. A saxophonist, composer, and bandleader from Los Angeles, he has helped shape the sound of contemporary music through his solo work and collaborations with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, Dinner Party, Flying Lotus, Andre 3000, Terrace Martin, and Robert Glasper. In this episode of Go With Elmo, Kamasi sits down for a deep conversation about his journey, from growing up in Los Angeles with the greatest young talents all around him to becoming a central figure in a global movement of jazz, hip-hop, and beyond. The LA music scene, the importance of community, and the foundation of the West Coast Get Down collective all come into focus. Kamasi breaks down the West Coast Get Down and the musicians involved, including Thundercat, Ronald Bruner Jr., Cameron Graves, Brandon Coleman, Ryan Porter, Patrice Quinn, Miles Mosley, and Tony Austin, and how that group helped define a new sound coming out of Los Angeles. Kamasi explains why he often performs with multiple drummers and multiple bassists, how he builds such powerful live ensembles, and what it takes to lead large groups of musicians on stage and in the studio. The conversation dives into Kamasi's work on Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly, the creative energy of those sessions, how he got the call for the Kendrick gig from Terrace, and their continued connection over time. More recent collaborations like “Luther” and “TV Off” are discussed, along with Kendrick referencing him by name in the lyric “keep a horn on me, that Kamasi,” a moment that reflects his influence across genres. Making his landmark albums The Epic, Heaven and Earth, and Harmony of Difference are explored, along with his approach to jazz saxophone, composition, improvisation, and bandleading. His broader work as a composer, including Becoming and Lazarus, adds to the scope of his career and creative output. The conversation goes deep into music philosophy, creativity, and meaning, including Kamasi's belief that music is bigger than genre and can communicate ideas beyond words. Fatherhood, inspiration, and the evolution of his perspective all play a role in shaping his current work. This is a wide-ranging talk about music, culture, leadership, and the journey of becoming one of the defining artists of this generation. I hope you enjoy watching my hang with the great, Kamasi Washington! Big thanks to our friends Ace Studio for supporting the show. Check them out! https://acestudio.ai/ Another huge thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo  Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Kamasi: https://www.instagram.com/kamasiwashington/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In deze aflevering praat Benjamin tijdens Transition Festival met singer-songwriter Ami Taf Ra. Ze heeft roots in Marokko en groeide op in Cairo, Istanbul en Amsterdam. Al die culturen hoor je terug in haar muziek. Haar debuutalbum ‘The Prophet and The Madman', werd geproduceerd door Kamasi Washington en uitgebracht op op het toonaangevende paltenlabel Brainfeeder

Aprofitant la propera visita de Kamasi Washington a casa nostra fem un viatge sonor per connectar l'antiguitat amb el futur, la Terra amb el cosmos. A trav

Basisten Stephen Bruner, alias Thundercat, litar fullt ut på sina instinkter, stänger ögonen, lutar huvudet tillbaka, blir ett med instrumentet och lyckas ge den en gång föraktade jazzrockfunkfusionen nya fötter. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Thundercat, aktuell med albumet ”Distracted”, och vännen saxofonisten Kamasi Washington lirade bakom Snoop Dogg, där de lärde sig att finslipa funken, frasera rätt och fånga vibrationerna. Bruners muskulösa bas blev också en sammanhållande kraft på Kendrick Lamars ”To pimp a butterfly”. Då hade han redan, motiverad av Flying Lotus rymdresor, utvecklat ett eget smått kryptiskt komponerande. Svävande, melankoliskt , sensuellt och bubblande. Thundercat hör och uppfattar melodier på ett eget sätt. Det samma gäller Kamasi Washington som drar sin kosmiska jazz genom ett G-funk filter, och siktar mot stjärnorna. Ravel möter Ornette Coleman i South Central, Los Angeles.Avsnittet innehåller även möten med bland andra Snoop Dogg, Leon Ware, Stanley Clarke och Larry Graham.

Los largos intervalos sin publicar un álbum suelen interpretarse como una pérdida de inspiración, pero también pueden significar justo lo contrario: un reencuentro con la creatividad. Kelsey Lu ha transitado todo ese espectro en los siete años transcurridos desde su último trabajo. Este periodo ha sido para ella un proceso de colapso y transformación, tanto emocional como sonora, cuyo resultado será ‘So Help Me God’, un nuevo LP producido por Jack Antonoff y con colaboraciones de Kim Gordon, Sampha, Kamasi Washington y Lady Jess. Su primer adelanto, ‘Running to Pain’, es una muestra de su particular visión de un pop orquestal con sutiles tintes electrónicos, donde su voz y su cello comparten el protagonismo. Además, Los Vinagres se asoman a nuestro cuestionario cultural en FAQ!, una de las bandas que estarán actuando este domingo en La Radio Encendida 2026. Y hablamos con Mandy, Indiana sobre ‘URGH’, un álbum duro, contundente y esquivo que ya es una de las joyas de 2026. Además, una primera hora con un repaso histórico a los carteles de las 22 ediciones de La Radio Encendida.  Playlist:La Bien Querida - De Momento Abril La Buena Vida - Un actor mejicanoDelafé y las flores azules - La primaveraVera Fauna, Noni Meyers - No Me Digas La Verdad Baywaves - Time Is Passing U By Pony Bravo - El Rayo Najwa - Rat RaceBelako - Sinnerman Las Odio - Indiespañol Novedades Carminha - Antigua Pero Moderna Cala Vento - Estoy Enamorado de Ti Los Punsetes - Mabuse b1n0, El Petit de Cal Eril - Dance Dance Decadance V1Baiuca, Aliboria - MangüeiroCupido - La ParedColectivo Da Silva - Bolitas Joe Crepúsculo - La canción de tu vidaDepresión Sonora - Cómo Será vivir en el CampoFor Your Information - SubsueloYumi Zouma - DragMy New Band Believe - Love StoryCameron Winter - Love Takes MilesBoyanka Kostova - Cego de algoLa Plazuela - Tiempos RarosAvalon Emerson - Hot EveningHaute & Freddy - Shy GirlPipiolas - NaNaNaPeggy Gou - (It Goes Like) NananaAlcalá Norte - El hombre planetaShego - AmiamigaBestia Bebé, Diego Ibáñez - Si me voy no significa que te quieraCarolina Durante - NormalUnderscores - Tell Me (U Want It)Fillas de Cassandra - InsolaciónNia Archives, Cheetah - Get LooseKelsey Lu - Running to PainJamie xx, Kelsey Lu, John Glacier, Panda Bear - Dafodil The Sophs - I’M YOUR FRIENDLewis OfMan - Show BusinessKim Gordon - GIRL WITH A LOOKGara Durán - Mi loco cowboyHofe, Natalia Lacunza - Esto no es amor Robyn - Blow My Mind Ciutat - ChesterfieldCA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Jack Black - Goo Goo Ga Garusowsky - malibUEscuchar audio

On this week's show, we spend quality time with new records from Cordovas, Meels and Ratboys, spin fresh tracks from The Long Ryders, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio and Labi Siffre, and get downright spooky in two very different ways. All this & much, much less!Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

Ryan Estes sits down with Don Lucoff, founder of DL Media and Artistic Director of the Denver Jazz Fest. Don has spent nearly four decades in jazz as a publicist, producer, and festival programmer, working with legendary artists and labels like Impulse and Blue Note. Now he is helping build a national caliber jazz festival right here in Denver. The State of Jazz Don reflects on how dramatically jazz media coverage has changed. There was a time when major outlets regularly reviewed jazz records and featured artists on national television. Today, most of that coverage has vanished. Yet jazz itself has not disappeared. It continues to shape modern music. Artists like Kendrick Lamar have collaborated with jazz musicians such as Kamasi Washington and Robert Glasper. The influence is everywhere. As Don puts it, jazz can sell everything but itself. It is deeply embedded in popular culture, even if it is no longer center stage in mainstream media. Why Denver Is a Jazz City Denver has a stronger jazz pedigree than many people realize. The Front Range is home to major jazz education programs at the University of Northern Colorado, University of Denver, University of Colorado Boulder, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Colorado State University. These institutions consistently produce world class players. Historically, Five Points was known as the Harlem of the West, a vital stop for touring jazz musicians crossing the country. Add the Beat Generation passing through town and you have a city that has long been part of America's cultural and musical story. Inside Denver Jazz Fest The Denver Jazz Fest spans 15 venues across Denver and includes performances in Boulder County. It blends national headliners with respected local artists, creating a citywide celebration. This year's lineup includes Pat Metheny, Branford Marsalis, Bob James, and John Beasley. The festival also honors the centenary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with special tribute performances, including a presentation of A Love Supreme by Denver saxophonist Keith Oxman. The goal is inclusivity and accessibility. Whether you are a lifelong jazz fan or just jazz curious, there is a show for you. Where to Start Listening For new listeners, Don recommends classics from the Blue Note catalog such as Lee Morgan's Search for the New Land, Herbie Hancock's Maiden Voyage, Wayne Shorter's Speak No Evil, and Grant Green's Idle Moments. From Impulse, he points to John Coltrane's Crescent and A Love Supreme, Alice Coltrane's Journey in Satchidananda, and Pharoah Sanders' Thembi. These records are not homework. They are entry points into a vast and vibrant tradition. Final Takeaway Don's career proves one thing. You may not get rich in jazz, but you can build a life around passion, community, and great music. Denver Jazz Fest is more than a series of concerts. It is a statement that this city values artistry, education, and cultural history. Learn more and get tickets at denverjazz.org. See you there.

Acompanhe nesta edição de domingo a Prescrição Cultural que destaca o cinema nacional com o filme "O Agente Secreto", estrelado por Wagner Moura, e o longa "Sinners", ambos indicados ao Oscar 2026. O conteúdo apresenta também uma curadoria musical que transita entre a sofisticação do jazz de Kamasi Washington e a energia da brasilidade contemporânea de Silva e BaianaSystem para este feriado de Carnaval. Aproveite estas indicações para renovar as energias e ampliar seu repertório humanístico no seu podcast diário de atualização, com curadoria médica e produzido por IA.Afya News. Informação médica confiável e atualizada no seu tempo.Fontes do episódio aqui:⁠https://portal.afya.com.br/podcasts/afya-news/15-02-2026⁠

Track Listing: Maja/Butterflies - Le Commandant Couche-TôtNu Life - Cosmic Collective & Trey TarziaFriday - LilblackkidsSpottieottiedopaliscious - Kassa OverallVIBRAÇĀO - Alexander FloodZathura (Kaidi Tatham Remix) - RADIOHOPOut Of Nowhere - SofaTalk Feat.ZopelarSeven Mile (Kai Alce NDATL Remix Short Edit) - Louie Vega Feat.MoodymannUnder It - Ladi6Be the One - L'Aroye Feat.HumphreyFinal Thought - Terrace Martin & Curly Feat.Kamasi Washington, Robert 'Sput' Searight & Larry GoldingsCalypso - Clear Path EnsembleSua Onda - Key Elements

Episode 96: Terrace Martin joins me for one of the deepest conversations we have ever had about musicianship, professionalism, creativity, community, and what it truly takes to build a lasting career in music. We break down the do's and don'ts every musician needs to know. Showing up early, respecting the room, keeping the gig, getting hired, reading the temperature, avoiding the gigging mentality, how to negotiate, emotional maturity, and how to think long term in an industry that can appear to reward short term wins. We also dive into the people who shaped Terrace and his main collaborators: Snoop Dogg. Kendrick Lamar. Herbie Hancock. Kamasi Washington. Thundercat. Robert Glasper. and more. Terrace shares stories from his early days with Snoop, his evolution with Kendrick through Section.80, good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, DAMN., and the collaborations that changed him forever. We go deep on Herbie Hancock. His mentorship. His spiritual guidance. His approach to curiosity, humility, listening, and paying attention to the moment. Terrace talks about the conversations that shifted his life and the principles he carries into every studio session. We talk mentorship, jazz, hip hop, emotional intelligence, studio culture, the art of listening, vulnerability, protecting your spirit, community, and what it means to serve the music first. This episode is a masterclass for musicians, producers, artists, and anyone who wants to grow. We hope you enjoy it. Lets go! Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Terrace: https://www.instagram.com/terracemartin/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 96: Terrace Martin joins me for one of the deepest conversations we have ever had about musicianship, professionalism, creativity, community, and what it truly takes to build a lasting career in music. We break down the do's and don'ts every musician needs to know. Showing up early, respecting the room, keeping the gig, getting hired, reading the temperature, avoiding the gigging mentality, how to negotiate, emotional maturity, and how to think long term in an industry that can appear to reward short term wins. We also dive into the people who shaped Terrace and his main collaborators: Snoop Dogg. Kendrick Lamar. Herbie Hancock. Kamasi Washington. Thundercat. Robert Glasper. and more. Terrace shares stories from his early days with Snoop, his evolution with Kendrick through Section.80, good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly, DAMN., and the collaborations that changed him forever. We go deep on Herbie Hancock. His mentorship. His spiritual guidance. His approach to curiosity, humility, listening, and paying attention to the moment. Terrace talks about the conversations that shifted his life and the principles he carries into every studio session. We talk mentorship, jazz, hip hop, emotional intelligence, studio culture, the art of listening, vulnerability, protecting your spirit, community, and what it means to serve the music first. This episode is a masterclass for musicians, producers, artists, and anyone who wants to grow. We hope you enjoy it. Lets go! Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Terrace: https://www.instagram.com/terracemartin/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard https://www.instagram.com/jammcard/ jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell Us How You Really FeelThe needle drops and the room changes—horns breathe, drums loosen, and a sampler starts talking back. We dive into the living thread between jazz and beat culture, from Congo Square and brass bands to dusty chops, off-grid drums, and the global scenes building tomorrow's standards today. The journey moves through the roots—rebellion, soul, spiritual release—into the eras of big band glory, commercial decline, and the underground that kept the flame alive until hip-hop cracked open the vault and let the swing back out.We explore how producers like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, J Dilla, Madlib, and Nujabes reintroduced jazz aesthetics to a new generation, turning horn riffs, Rhodes chords, and brushed cymbals into modern language. Along the way, we spotlight the cities and crews shaping the current wave: London's Yussef Dayes, Kamaal Williams, and Shabaka Hutchings; LA's Kamasi Washington and Terrace Martin; global innovators from Italy, Austria, Japan, and beyond. Labels and collectives like Jazz Is Dead bridge elders and explorers, proving the tradition evolves best when it's shared.Between records, we trade stories and facts that link technique to technology—Miles facing the band for deeper communication, Coltrane's relentless practice, Raymond Scott's early electronic machines, and how big band sessions birthed mic placement and room capture approaches that shaped modern studios and DAWs. Herbie Hancock reminds us that jazz is conversation: musicians, audience, and energy in constant exchange. Beat culture carries that forward—looping, bending, and improvising with machines as instruments. Ride with us, discover new artists and essential beat tapes, and feel the continuity: jazz never died; it reincarnated in the pads.If you felt the groove, subscribe, rate, and share with a friend. Drop a comment with your favorite jazz-sampled track and hit our Linktree to buy a tee shirt or buy us a coffee. Let's keep the lineage loud. Support the showEdited, Mixed and Mastered by GldnmndPodcast Website Link: The Rec Show PodcastSubscribe to Our YouTube Channel: Press Here

Playlist: Len Bowen, featuring Ordario, JRDN - Run Away Pt. 2 (Don't Look Back)The Blue - Nobody Told UsOmar - Can we go Out?Shad - The Old Prince Still Lives at HomeJosh Martinez, featuring Moka Only, Skratch Bastid - Underground PopMurs - I'm InnocentDeadringer - Good Times Roll Pt. 2Dinner Party, featuring Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder - Freeze TagButcher Brown - Tidal WaveThe Allergies - So RealSoul Mosaic, featuring Paul Nice, Sharon Jones, Quantic - Go To Be a Love - Paul Nice MixLady Wray - You're Gonna WinThee Marloes - Harap Dan RaguAfternoon Bike Ride - Otherworld

Despite it being Election Day, the focus was all about the music, with 99.9% jazz, both new and old. Included in the mix: Makaya McCraven, Billy Cobham, Zeitgeber, Steve Dyer, Kamasi Washington, Brian Jackson and Shunzo Ohno, just to name a few!Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot> FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

Here is another dispatch of fresh new releases at the intersection of high-octane energy, cinematic vibes and much awaited returns. The playlist features New Cool Collective; Vladimir Kostadinovic; La Tanya Hall [pictured]; Gary Bartz NTU Troop, Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin, Nile Rodgers; Johan Lindström; and Zack Lober. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21377743/Mondo-Jazz [from "Ms. Wilson" to "Landscape"]. Happy listening!

Les presento una nueva modalidad de Mezclas Abruptas, un voice note semanal donde les contaré algo sobre lo que estoy aprendiendo, algo que esté escuchando, leyendo o viendo. Un poco para que también sepan de dónde me saco todas las referencias para las entrevistas con los invitados. En este voice note (de 30 minutos, disculpitas), les cuento un poco de la conciertiza loca que me aventé en Agosto y Septiembre. Bien suertudota yo, la verdad. Por ahí habrá sorpresas con el Hipnosis y The Brian Jonestown Massacre en la CDMX, así que pendientes de los sociales. Conoce más de Mezclas Abruptas: En el DJ booth y en este podcast Susana Medina selecciona temas de manera minuciosa y los pone sobre la mesa abruptamente. En este podcast aprenderás de pizza, perros, música, salud mental, ilustración, alpinismo y una serie de nuevas obsesiones y fascinaciones que en algún momento te servirán de algo. @mezclasabruptas  https://www.instagram.com/mezclasabruptas/ https://twitter.com/mezclasabruptas  https://www.tiktok.com/@mezclasabruptas  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MezclasAbruptas @suzyain https://www.instagram.com/suzyrain  https://twitter.com/suzyrain  https://www.tiktok.com/@suzyrain  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greetings All You Young Jazz Lovers! Jazzism (a katzpheno mix) has returned with yet another installment of the "best damn Jazz Music podcast on the internet." So glad you have found the time and place to enjoy my humble offering. This episode features "Nothing But The Best That The World Has To Offer In Jazz Music" so let the sounds take on a magical journey and "Expand Your Jazz-Like Mind, One Time." I do it all in service to "This Music We So Lovingly Call... Jazz." OK...I think that cover all my catch phrases. Just remember to "Keep Jazz In Your Life, Not Strife... And Everything Will Be Alright." Peace, Brian "Katzpheno" Phoenix featuring: Robert Glasper - 59 South (2009) Buster Williams - Audacity (2018) Ben Williams - Home (2011) Kamasi Washington - Leroy and Lanisha (2015) Tia Fuller - Lil Les (2012) Joanna Pascale - I Wanna Be Loved (2015) Terence Blanchard - Azania (2003) Horace Tapscott - To The Great House (1995) Danny Gatton - One For Lenny (1992) Kurt Elling - All Or Nothing At All (2009) Joe Chambers - Man From South Africa (2010)

A federal judge restores hundreds of research grants to UCLA. The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is suing LASD over Second Amendment concerns. Kamasi Washington talks about his residency at the Blue Note L.A., which starts tonight. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher, The Diva Jazz Orchestra, The Empress, Karla Harris, Steven Feifke, Kelly Green, Christian McBride Big Band, Ledisi, Syndee Winters, Brad Allen Williams, Ben Williams, Ami Taf Ra, Joni Mitchell and Aimee-Jo BenoitPlaylist: Caity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher - I've Been Kicking MyselfCaity Gyorgy & Mark Limacher - Asking For TroubleDIVA Jazz Orchestra, featuring John Manzari - I've Never Been in Love BeforeDIVA Jazz Orchestra - Luck Be a LadyThe Empress, featuring Pureum Jin, Erena Terakubo, Chelsea Baratz, Lauren Sevian - But Not For MeKarla Harris - Isn't It a PitySteven Feifke, featuring Bryan Carter & Dan Chmielinski - I Got RhythmKelly Green - When It's Time to GoChristian McBride Big Band, featuring Samara Joy - Old FolksLedisi - This Bitter EarthSyndee Winters - Stormy WeatherBrad Allen Williams - laikaBen Williams, featuring Kamasi Washington, Kendra Foster & Wes Felton - Keep OnAmi Taf Ra - The ProphetJoni Mitchell - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Live at the Santa Barbara County Bowl, September 9, 1979)Aimee-Jo Benoit - Little Green

Phillip B. Williams est un poète américain. Né à Chicago en 1986, il est l'auteur des recueils de poésie Bruised Gospels et Burn, Thief in the Interior (qui a remporté le Kate Tufts Discovery Award et un Lambda Literary Award) et Mutiny. Chez nous, son premier roman, vient d'être traduit en français.  Traduit de l'anglais (États-Unis) par Charles Recoursé.  « Ours est un village de Louisiane, aux États-Unis, fondé dans les années 1830 par Sainte, une mystérieuse sorcière noire. Après avoir pris d'assaut des plantations et en avoir libéré les esclaves, elle les rassemble dans ce lieu que ses sortilèges protègent de toute intrusion et qui sera pour eux un havre de paix. Mais au fil du temps, de nouveaux arrivants parviennent à s'introduire dans Ours. Et certains habitants se demandent si la sécurité de leur communauté ne cache pas une autre forme d'asservissement. Saga qui se déroule sur quatre décennies, Chez nous est aussi une exploration du pouvoir, des limites de l'amour, et une réflexion sur la liberté, servies par une écriture poétique et ensorcelante. » (Présentation des éditions Robert Laffont) ► Illustration musicale : « Deathless » de Ibeyi et Kamasi Washington

Today's Song of the Day is “How I Became a Madman (feat. Kamasi Washington)” from Ami Taf Ra's album The Prophet and The Madman, out now.

Afro,Spiritual,Soulful,Nu,Jazzy filled beats to enlighten your ears and your souls for a couple of hours loads of brand new music and some tunes lifted from our own archives.Massive thanks to all the labels,promo companies and all the lovely artist for all the gorgeous music xAja & Claire Obrador - Blink SambaStacy Kidd, Tiffany Jenkins - Let It Blow (Remix) (Afro Jazz Extended Remix)60 Hertz Project - Jazz In Jupiter (Original Mix)Dj Moy - Space Bossa (Original Mix)Mark de Clive-Lowe, Cherie Mathieson - Day By Day (Close Counters Remix)Land Of Echo-Dont Talk Just Dance.Emancipator & Lapa -  Four CornersMusic Liberation Unit - Monday MorninAlina Bzhezhinska & Tulshi - Nomad's NocturneFunkwrench Blues -  Reflections From The Future Makaya McCraven - AwayWAAN - Talking Trees [Sonar Kollektiv]Venna -  Prophet.East New York Ensemble de Music - SunflowerChip Wickham - Lost SoulsAmi Taf Ra - Gnawa (feat. Kamasi Washington).St Germain - How Dare YouRoger Glenn - Congo Square Groove Armada - Join HandsYarni - Neon Gods [Stanhope Records]Mark Soskin - The Opening 

Rick James – You And I – 8:02 Michael Jackson;Justin Timberlake – Love Never Felt so Good – 8:23 Stefon Harris;David Sanchez;Christian Scott;Harold López-Nussa – La Fiesta Va – Live at Cubadisco,      Teatro Amadeo Roldán in Havana, Cuba, May 2010 – 10:27 The James Hunter Six – Heartbreak – 4:23 Kamasi Washington – […]

Pohoda, Slovakia's largest multi-genre festival, reached new heights in 2025, with director Mišo Kaščák calling it the best edition yet. Iggy Pop delivered an unforgettable show, while Africa Express took the stage not only in solidarity with their fellow musicians from Massive Attack—who couldn't attend this year—but also as a gesture of deep respect for the audience. The legendary Queens of the Stone Age from the U.S. ignited a wild mosh pit, as did local punk powerhouse Fvck_Kvlt from Trnava. Renowned American jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington and Slovakia's own jazz icon Peter Lipa each received standing ovations for their sets. Other standout live performances included female performers Skye from Morcheeba, Anoushka Shankar as well as Slovak musicians Jana Kirschner, and Katarzia, all of whom captivated the crowd. The Czech band Dukla surprised fans with a duet alongside Ela Tolstova, lead singer of the Slovak band Tolstoys, who recently performed at Glastonbury for the second year in a row. The festival's atmosphere and unforgettable moments were captured over four days in a special report and series of interviews by Martina Greňová Šimkovičová.

This is the second installment in our series of video rewind episodes, with an interview featuring jazz legend Kamasi Washington. Watch the full episode on our Substack: ⁠https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/video-rewind-kamasi-washington-a⁠ Jazz is a constantly evolving art form, offering some of the richest lessons in creative collaboration. A melody and chord progression provide the foundation, but as each musician brings their unique improvisational perspective, the music takes on unexpected, transformative shapes. Design Better is brought to you by ⁠Wix Studio⁠, the most powerful web design platform for entrepreneurs, agencies, and creative thinkers. ⁠Learn more →⁠ If you ask any fan of the genre who's pushing jazz into new territory, Kamasi Washington's name will come up—likely at the very top. His 2015 album The Epic won the American Music Prize and stands, in our opinion, as one of the greatest jazz records of the 21st century. Kamasi contributed to Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning To Pimp a Butterfly, scored Michelle Obama's Netflix documentary Becoming, and has collaborated with musical legends like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Lauryn Hill, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Chaka Khan, and many more. In this episode, we spent an evening with Kamasi, exploring his creative process, what he's learned from his collaborators, his philosophy on collaboration, and his latest album, ⁠Fearless Movement⁠. ⁠Zero Gravity, Wayne Shorter documentary on Amazon Prime⁠ ⁠Kamasi's newest record, ⁠⁠Fearless Movement⁠ ⁠The Epic⁠ ⁠Kamasi Washington's website⁠ Kamasi Washington, born in Los Angeles in 1981, grew up surrounded by music, with a saxophonist father and a flutist mother who nurtured his musical talent from a young age. Kamasi's journey began with drums and piano in his early years, progressing to the clarinet at age seven and finally to the tenor saxophone at twelve, mirroring his father's path. His high school years at Hamilton High School Music Academy were pivotal; there, he joined the renowned Multi School Jazz Band and learned from jazz icons like Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Kamasi's talent was quickly recognized when he won the John Coltrane Saxophone Competition, and he co-founded "The Young Jazz Giants," which marked his early step into professional music. Kamasi's musical evolution continued at UCLA, where he studied ethnomusicology and expanded his understanding of global music traditions. This foundation supported his wide-ranging collaborations beyond jazz, where he worked with artists like Snoop Dogg, Raphael Saadiq, and Kendrick Lamar. Yet, despite his diverse influences, Kamasi remained firmly rooted in jazz, ultimately channeling these experiences into his innovative sound. His 2015 debut album, The Epic, was a monumental release—a three-disc exploration of jazz that introduced a unique blend of spiritual depth and musical complexity. The album garnered critical acclaim, broadening Kamasi's reach and establishing him as a leader in modern jazz. *** This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, ⁠upgrade to our premium subscription⁠, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary ⁠Design Disruptors⁠ and our ⁠growing library of books⁠, as well as ⁠our monthly AMAs with former guests⁠, ad-free episodes, ⁠discounts and early access to workshops⁠, and our monthly newsletter ⁠The Brief⁠ that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. ⁠Upgrade to paid⁠

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Episode 627 also features an E.W. Poetic Piece titled, "Wilderness Sun." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Kamasi Washington, Sun June, Ann Morrison, Jim Walton, Lonny Price, Stephen Sondheim, Paul Gemighani, The Original Broadway Cast Orchestra of "Old Friends", Branford Marsalis & Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors

Welcome along for another couple of hours of glorious Jazzy,Afro ,Spiritual,Soulful,Funky,Chillout Beats and all the bit's in between..Aja & ClaireSeeds Of Fulfilment - Namaste.James Williams - Flying Colors.Frank Walton  - Safari.Last Nubian - BlackBrian Jackson, Masters At Work - Is That Jazz (Feat. Rahsaan Patterson) Jon Hendricks - I'll Bet You Thought I'd Never Find You.Charles Earland - Betty's ThemeJohnny Hammond - Call On Me Donald Byrd - Kofi Makaya McCraven - The JauntBastian Menz Trio - Linz ShuffleResavoir - Taking Flight (feat. Brandee Younger).Middlewood Sessions - Help Me (feat. Pete Simpson).Natalie Slade - Unquenchable Craving [BBE Music]Ami Taf Ra - How I Became a Madman (feat. Kamasi Washington).Alessia Piermarini - Not MineJeb Loy Nichols - Step InLeroi Conroi - Path Of A ManJames Vickery -Feat Blue Lab Beats -High LikeGeorgie Sweet - The Ones We Loved Mark de Clive-Lowe - B2 - Cosmic EchoesAzymuth - Fantasy '82Eero Koivistoinen, UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra - Kaamos [BBE Music]Weathertunes - Kira

This week we try out new Sydney spot Paradise from the Fratelli Paradiso team, discuss why the Riki Lindhome/Heather McDonald pod was our super bowl, ask why are so many lesbians coming out as Hetero-curious, consider Lil Wayne's vulnerability, Marc Maron having reached the peak of the pod summit, Alex Cooper's upcoming doc, and rave about seeing Kamasi Washington live at Carriageworks.For a deeper dive into our world visit us at http://weirdertogether.substack.com

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Seun Kuti became the bandleader to Egypt 80 as a teenager after the original bandleader, his father, afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, died. He was filling heavy shoes. Today's Sound Off features a discussion with Seun about the working class struggle, the power of music and his new album Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) deluxe edition with collaborations with De La Soul, Adi Oasis and Kamasi Washington. Listen in to hear tracks from the album and Katy Henriksen's conversation with Seun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A cinematic set for lovers of soundtracks, music connected -- one way or another -- to the movie world, grooves and earworms. The playlist features Ari Joshua, John Medeski, Billy Martin; Simon Hanes, Sami Stevens, Marco Cappelli, Italian Surf Academy, Denver Butson; Kamasi Washington; and Richard Baratta. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/20619544/Mondo-Jazz [up to "Respect"]. Happy listening!

durée : 00:59:09 - Raffinés - par : Nathalie Piolé - ☕ Ce soir, nous trinquons aux histoires d'amour raffinées... avec une tasse de thé sirotée les doigts levés !

Phil Ranelin reflects on his work with Wes Montgomery and performing on Indiana Avenue. He will also discuss how his work has been embraced by a new generation of musicians, including Madlib, Kamasi Washington, and Carlos Niño.

This is the second episode in our three-part series exploring the music of Phil Ranelin. Listen to classic music from Ranelin, along with a recent interview he recorded with WFYI's Kyle Long.  On this edition, Ranelin will reflect on his work with Wes Montgomery and performing on Indiana Avenue. Ranelin will also discuss how his work has been embraced by a new generation of musicians, including Madlib, Kamasi Washington, and Carlos Niño.

Featuring a brand new joint from BK legend Colin Brown; a double-shot from the maestro himself, Art Lande; another fresh single from CDMX songstress Diana Leport; the stunning synergy of Buenos Aires youngsters TRIADA; Kamasi Washington and Bonobo from the ‘Lazurus' soundtrack; Bay Area diva Destani Wolf with Headonic and the Jazz Mafia; and finally, the latest release from LA psych creator Eulipion Corps.

After a look back at season two of Severance, Cody shares his review of The Golem's Eye by Jonathan Stroud! Then, Cozy quizzes the Tim and Cody on Chicken Soup for the Soul before Cody sells Tim on albums by Vulfpeck, Reol, and Kamasi Washington!Bluesky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hardsellshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - hardsellshow@gmail.comTwitch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hardsellshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(00:00:00) Intro: Severance S2 Review(00:11:15) Review: The Bartimaeus Trilogy - The Golem's Eye(01:04:18) Middle Segment: Soup(01:18:27) Pitch: Kamasi Washington - Heaven and Earth (& The Choice)Vulfpeck - Clarity of CalReol - Sigma(01:30:08) Outro

Episode 73: Keyon Harrold. Everywhere I turn, I see Keyon Harrold. He's widely regarded as one of the greatest trumpeters alive today, pushing the new jazz generation forward with power and soul. His solo album Foreverland was GRAMMY-nominated this year for Best Alternative Jazz Album, and his resume is stacked — Jay-Z, Common, Erykah Badu, Diana Ross, Mac Miller, Robert Glasper, the Count Basie Orchestra, Terrace Martin — and he played all the trumpet parts in the Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead. Keyon is a dear friend and an incredible human being. He drops so much wisdom in this episode and truly inspired me with his words. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the great Keyon Harrold. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano' is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (0:02:09) LIVING ROOM SET WITH RONALD BRUNER JR (0:05:35) MEETING TERRACE MARTIN AND ROBERT GLASPER AT JAZZ CAMP AT 15 YEARS OLD (0:08:03) SNOOPADELICS, SPUT, TERRACE, KAMASI WASHINGTON, KEYON (0:08:55) COMMON (0:09:47) SNOOPADELICS, TOURING WITH SNOOP (0:12:26) BOBBY SHORT (0:12:37) COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA (0:14:11) ERYKAH BADU, MARY J. BLIGE, MAXWELL (0:15:05) CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, MICHAEL JACKSON IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR WITH GREG PHILLINGANES, JONATHAN MOFFETT (0:16:07) JAY-Z, G-UNIT (0:17:19) PRODUCING (0:18:35) KEYON'S SOUND, PERSONAL PROJECTS (0:20:00) MILES DAVIS FILM (0:20:31) "THE MAGICIAN", SIGNING TO SONY (0:22:08) ADVICE FOR MAKING A SOLO ALBUM (0:26:52) "FOREVERLAND" ALBUM, GRAMMY NOMINATION (0:30:15) "FIND YOUR PEACE" FROM "FOREVERLAND" (0:33:02) HOW TO BE THE BEST YOU (0:35:39) FATHERHOOD, KEYON HARROLD JR. (0:44:04) LIZZ WRIGHT (0:44:42) AJA MONET (0:45:13) MILES DAVIS BIOPIC, ROBERT GLASPER, DON CHEADLE (0:52:36) KEYON'S CIRCLE, – UP-AND-COMING TALENT (0:54:25) JOE LOVANO, LOVANO FAMILY (0:59:25) DIANA ROSS (1:03:49) MAC MILLER, ESTELLE (1:04:28) A THROUGH LINE FROM COLLABORATIONS (1:07:04) ANTARCTICA TRIP WITH SCOTT KELLY, CHARLIE DUKE, NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON (1:14:02) META RAY-BANS (1:16:02) AGAVE PLANT Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Keyon: https://www.instagram.com/keyonharrold/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano

This week, Reggie and Jason record on TAX DAY and welcome special guest Abigail Worth! Discussed are new albums by Kamasi Washington, Eyedress, Turnpike Troubadours, the Mars Volta and more.  Happy Listening, friends!

Kamasi Washington - VortexNubiyan Twist and Horseman - Battle Isnt Over (DnB Version)Shy FX & Children of Zeus - On My WayNeed For Mirrors ft Young G - Red AlertHitch 93 & Tombe Ft Eleo - Make The World Go Round  (Matica RMX)PIGMNT - Solar Flare Kombilesa Mi - Dominguera Kaiboogaloo - MFS / Binbo (edit)Diamond & MisterCrooker - Up In Here Raw Madlib - Gamble on Ya Boy ft Defari Murs - Flowers 4 Will i am Homeboy Sandman - Smiling Benjamin Frederick ft Arema Arega - Align Energy (Vukelic RMX)Sargeant X Comrade - Old Familiar Feelin Kemi Ade - F with U Kuma Overdose - Swiftly Oscar Farrell - Ive Already Called June Lopez & Shaun Walker - Get it in Get it out Touch and Blow Ned The Koala - You Can't Stunt In A MazdaNINE5 - So Be It ft YBN UMO Charlie Wayy & Bill Cartier- WWYD/FOCUS Che Noir - Midnight ft ICECOLDBISHOP Frollen Music Library - Outta My Way magz fm / musik you haven't heard yet.connect: www.maggysrooftopaerial.com

In this Therapy N' Theology episode of the podcast, the preacher and the preacher's wife discuss the implications of respectability politics on Black people in general and Black Christians in particular. Subscribe to Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/tfcvirtual Get merch here: https://thefaithcommunity.org/merch-store Order Breaking All The Rules here: https://www.holysmokesmovement.com/batr-book-order Video Chapters 00:00 - Intro and Highlights 04:41 - The Therapy N Theology Origin Story 09:10 - The One Rule 10:58 - How is your mood? 17:53 - Doechii, Tyler the Creator, Kamasi Washington 21:32 - Jazz was bump & grind music 22:41 - Is Tripp Fontaine tripping? - Reaching for the Stars 36:36 - Leave Gender Wars in 2024 38:10 - Bonnets and Respectability Politics ft. Christina Brown 47:06 - The Origins of Respectability Politics 54:40 - Ethics vs Etiquette 1:07:02 - The connection between Sin & Respectability 1:18:13 - Count the Cost of your Rebellion   The Faith Community is a groundbreaking, inclusive faith community where the traditional meets the transformational. It exists to challenge harmful religious norms while creating a safe, affirming space for spiritual seekers of all kinds. Through virtual connection, theological interrogation, and an emphasis on love and self-acceptance, TFC helps its audience find abundant life and community without compromising their identity.

上周在整理旧物的时候，我翻出七八年前还在某设计媒体工作时候买的一本日本室内设计杂志，我翻到杂志中的某一页，发现有行小字写着：”音乐是流动的家具”，这是我当时记下的笔记。我们总在谈论居家空间的时候，会说到北欧风的沙发或是包豪斯的灯具，却常忘记真正让空气产生密度的，往往是那些看不见的声波轨迹。有时候我们可能没有太察觉，但其实我们早就在用声音来重构空间了，为的就是实现我们对于美好生活的笨拙向往。在本期节目，我们将穿梭八个居家场景——从晨间的唤醒时刻、居家办公的专注时分，到阳台上观看落日和与音乐一同冥想放松。相对应歌曲风格也会涵盖清新的独立流行、lo-fi Hiphop、流行摇滚乐、古典交响乐现场、日式爵士嘻哈等等，希望这些音乐，能成为你在家时候最好的陪伴。

The legendary Indianapolis jazz club The Jazz Kitchen recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Through the years, The Jazz Kitchen has hosted performances from some of the biggest names including J.J. Johnson, Billy Cobham, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bob James, Ray Brown, Lakecia Benjamin, Kamasi Washington, and many others. In 2009, The Jazz Kitchen was recognized by DownBeat magazine, as one of the 100 best jazz clubs in the world. Listen to an interview with the club's founder David Allee, as he shares an oral history of The Jazz Kitchen. Allee is also a trumpet player and has performed with groups including the Jimmy Coe Big Band and Pavel & Direct Contact.

Grabaciones clásicas en este programa, como las de Bill Frisell y Thomas Morgan; Kamasi Washington; Bugge Wesseltoft con Josemi Carmona entre otros amigos u Omar Sosa con su Afri-Lectric Experience, entre otras.  Small Town Bill Frisell,Thomas Morgan Small Town Universal Music GroupTruth Kamasi Washington Harmony of Difference Young Turks Recordings3 Reasons Bugge Wesseltoft, Josemi Carmona +friends Ok World Jazzland Recordings130 Steps Bugge Wesseltoft, Josemi Carmona +friends Ok World Jazzland RecordingsAngustiado Reprise Omar Sosa Eggūn (The Afri-Lectric Experience) world villageEl Alba Omar Sosa Eggūn (The Afri-Lectric Experience)    world villageHopefully Pt.1 Pájaro Sunrise Kulturkatzenjammer LovemonkEscuchar audio

Trumpeter, bandleader and composer Igmar Thomas has served as music director for Lauryn Hill, the rapper Nas, and the sax player Kamasi Washington, among many others. But for many years he has also been the leader of the Revive Big Band, a group that demonstrates just how closely related jazz and hip hop are. That band has finally released its debut album, called Like A Tree It Grows, and its starry roster includes guests like rapper Talib Kweli, soul singer Bilal, and the late jazz legend Dr. Lonnie Smith. Rooted in Black American music and combining jazz, hip hop, funk, soul, blues, and gospel, this multi-generational ensemble plays in-studio. 1. The Coming 2. R & P 3. To Kinda Lounge Around Like A Tree It Grows by Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band

Jazz is a constantly evolving art form, offering some of the richest lessons in creative collaboration. A melody and chord progression provide the foundation, but as each musician brings their unique improvisational perspective, the music takes on unexpected, transformative shapes. If you ask any fan of the genre who's pushing jazz into new territory, Kamasi Washington's name will come up—likely at the very top. His 2015 album The Epic won the American Music Prize and stands, in our opinion, as one of the greatest jazz records of the 21st century. Kamasi contributed to Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning To Pimp a Butterfly, scored Michelle Obama's Netflix documentary Becoming, and has collaborated with musical legends like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Lauryn Hill, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Chaka Khan, and many more. In this episode, we spent an evening with Kamasi, exploring his creative process, what he's learned from his collaborators, his philosophy on collaboration, and his latest album, Fearless Movement. Find show notes, bonus content, and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/kamasi-washington Bio Kamasi Washington, born in Los Angeles in 1981, grew up surrounded by music, with a saxophonist father and a flutist mother who nurtured his musical talent from a young age. Kamasi's journey began with drums and piano in his early years, progressing to the clarinet at age seven and finally to the tenor saxophone at twelve, mirroring his father's path. His high school years at Hamilton High School Music Academy were pivotal; there, he joined the renowned Multi School Jazz Band and learned from jazz icons like Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Kamasi's talent was quickly recognized when he won the John Coltrane Saxophone Competition, and he co-founded "The Young Jazz Giants," which marked his early step into professional music. Kamasi's musical evolution continued at UCLA, where he studied ethnomusicology and expanded his understanding of global music traditions. This foundation supported his wide-ranging collaborations beyond jazz, where he worked with artists like Snoop Dogg, Raphael Saadiq, and Kendrick Lamar. Yet, despite his diverse influences, Kamasi remained firmly rooted in jazz, ultimately channeling these experiences into his innovative sound. His 2015 debut album, The Epic, was a monumental release—a three-disc exploration of jazz that introduced a unique blend of spiritual depth and musical complexity. The album garnered critical acclaim, broadening Kamasi's reach and establishing him as a leader in modern jazz. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This is a premium episode on Design Better. We release two premium episodes per month, along with two free episodes for everyone. Premium subscribers also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, access to our (small but growing!) library of books and participation in book giveaways, and our new enhanced newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show.  Upgrade to paid *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: Wix Studio: With Wix Studio, agencies and enterprises can create, develop and manage exceptional web projects with hyper efficiency. And if you're worried about the learning curve eating into time you don't have, don't be. Wix Studio is intuitive by design, so your entire team can hit the ground running. For your next project, check out wixstudio.com. Wine Access: We love wine, but often feel overwhelmed by the options out there. But we recently joined Wine Access who not only ship to your door some of the world's most inspiring wines, they also educate subscribers with full color information cards that accompany each bottle. You should totally join The Waitlist Wine Club. Just visit wineaccess.com/waitlist and use Promo Code: DESIGNBETTER for $25 off your first shipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editors Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid SATURDAY NIGHT editors Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid team up for the second time in 2024 with their latest Jason Reitman / Gil Keenan project about NBC's long-running sketch comedy show.  Having previously cut GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE together, the pair developed a strong working relationship that certainly came in handy when Shane had to do double duty between this project and DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (2024). SATURDAY NIGHT is a frenetic dramatization of what happened behind the scenes during the ninety minutes leading up to the first broadcast of NBC's Saturday Night on October 11th, 1975, when a dynamic young producer named Lorne Michaels lead a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers in changing television forever. NATHAN ORLOFF Nathan Orloff is known for his editing on TULLY (2018), PLAN B (2021), GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (2021), JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (2023) and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE (2024). SHANE REID As a partner of the award-winning post house Exile Edit, Shane has been nominated for, and won, multiple awards for his work in the commercial space with top brands including Apple, Adidas, BMW, Hennessy, Audi and the Olympics.  He quickly became one of the most trusted short form editors, working with such directors as Damien Chazelle, Terrence Malick, Andrew Dominik, Jason Reitman, Craig Gillespie, Blake Lively, John Hillcoat & Chloe Zhao. He has also cut multiple music videos for Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Florence + The Machine and Kamasi Washington. In 2018, Reid edited on the film A Hidden Life for director Terrence Malick.  He recently cut the short film I'm on Fire for director Michael Spiccia which premiered at the 2022 Toronto and Clermont-Ferrand International Festivals.  Shane recently co-edited DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE alongside editor Dean Zimmerman, ACE. Editing Saturday Night In our discussion with SATURDAY NIGHT editors, Nathan Orloff and Shane Reid, we talk about: Kicking things off with a quote Adding oner + oner + oner + oner On-set scoring with Jon Batiste Making something of Nothing From Nothing SNL trivia The Credits Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs See what's new with Avid Media Composer Check out Nathan and Shane's interview for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Watch Nathan Orloff's guided tour of his John Wick: Chapter 4 Media Composer timelines Hear Nathan Orloff discuss cutting Ghostbusters: Afterlife and John Wick: Chapter 4 Listen to Shane Reid talk about editing Deadpool & Wolverine with Dean Zimmerman, ACE Subscribe to The Rough Cut for more great interviews with the heroes of the editing room Explore The Rough Cut on YouTube

We update our running list of the year's best songs with new ones from Dominic Fike, WILLOW, Kamasi Washington, Illuminati Hotties and more.Featured artists and songs:1. WILLOW: "run!" from 'empathogen'2. Dominic Fike: "hi grace" from '14 minutes'3. Kamasi Washington, George Clinton & D Smoke: "Get Lit," from 'Fearless Movement'4. Illuminati Hotties: "Can't Be Still" (single)5. Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion: "To Music," from 'Rectangles and Circumstance'6. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross: "L'ouef" from 'Challengers' OSTLike the show? Tell your friends and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!Feedback always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On the May 3 episode of New Music Friday, NPR Music's Hazel Cills and WRTI's Nate Chinen discuss the week's essential new albums, including Radical Optimism, from the dance-pop superstar Dua Lipa. The songs on Radical Optimism are mostly in the vein of Dua Lipa's earlier work, but that itself might be reason to keep a militantly sunny attitude: A parade of hits from her last album, Future Nostalgia, proved to have incredible staying power — "Levitating" hung around in the top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100 chart for nearly a year — and she contributed to last year's cultural juggernaut Barbie with "Dance the Night." Still, Hazel and Nate say the new album offers hints of a few surprising artistic developments in her sound.Radical Optimism isn't the only album out this week that demands attention. New records by the inimitable folk songwriter Jessica Pratt and the always ambitious jazz maestro and saxophonist Kamasi Washington focus their own sounds in new and highly rewarding ways. Featured Albums:• Dua Lipa, 'Radical Optimism'• Jessica Pratt, 'Here in the Pitch'• Kamasi Washington, 'Fearless Movement'Other notable albums out May 3:• Willow, 'empathogen'• Mdou Moctar, 'Funeral for Justice'• Steph Richards, 'Power Vibe'• Charlotte Day Wilson, 'Cyan Blue'• Luke Stewart's Silt Trio, 'Unknown Rivers'• 4batz, 'u made me a st4r'Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy