
Celebrated, award-winning Los Angeles saxophonist and composer whose albums have spearheaded a renaissance in jazz. He is a founding member of the jazz collective West Coast Get Down.
He has achieved widespread acclaim and recognition for his work on Kendrick Lamar's modern masterpiece "To Pimp A Butterfly" as well as his own solo work, with seminal albums which had a major impact on the jazz-fusion scene like his 2015 masterpiece "The Epic". He is also a founding member of the neo-soul supergroup "Dinner Party" in collaboration with pianist Robert Glasper, multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin, & soul hip-hop producer 9th Wonder.
Recently, his works of note have included 2024's "Fearless Movement" with a wide array of collaborators including but not limited to founding father of funk George Clinton, hip-hop legend and flautist André 3000, and well-renowned bassist Thundercat. He has also played a major role in creating the soundtrack to veteran director Shinichirou Watanabe's 2025 anime series "Lazarus".
Kamasi Washington is also known as カマシ・ワシントン.
Kamasi Washington was born on February 18, 1981.
Kamasi Washington is 45 years old.
Kamasi Washington is male.
Kamasi Washington works as Musician.
Kamasi Washington performs in English.
Kamasi Washington is from Los Angeles, California, USA.