Kamasi Washington

Kamasi Washington brought the lineage of hard bop and spiritual jazz into the 21st century, introducing the genres’ incredible histories to brand-new audiences while building a legacy of his own. His 2024 album Fearless Movement—which included collaborations with George Clinton, André 3000, and Washington’s young daughter, as well as his West Coast Get Down collective—led to more accolades for “one of the premier jazz crossover stars of the past decade” (The Guardian). A recipient of Grammy awards and an Emmy nomination and spots at the Sundance Film Festival and Whitney Biennial, as well as the winner of the inaugural American Music Prize, he and his band chase the spirit of jazz at Walt Disney Concert Hall.