Hump Day of hypnotic grooves from Helado Tropical
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

We host groundbreaking musician Kamasi Washington for the live radio debut behind his highly anticipated sophomore album Heaven and Earth, out on June 22. The LA native is pushing jazz forward like no one else and will bring an 8-piece band to The Village for this live set.
"The Space Travelers Lullaby"
"Street Fighter Mas"
Images of Kamasi Washington at KCRW by Larry Hirshowitz
Musicians:Kamasi Washington – Tenor SaxophoneRickey Washington – FluteDontae Winslow – TrumpetBrandon Coleman – KeyboardsCameron Graves – PianoMiles Mosley – Upright BassRobert Miller – DrumsRonald Bruner Jr. – DrumsPatrice Quinn - Vocals
Technical support:Eric Liljestrand - Village EngineerGabe Burch - Assistant Village EngineerLarry Hirshowitz - PhotographerAndrew Weilert - Video DirectorPat Jewett - Director of PhotographyMichael Verdin, Patricia Varas - Camera Operators
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.
Cornelius is KCRW's Resident DJ for September 2026.
Vintage24 turns the dial back to KCRW’s classic analog days, opening the station’s archives for a continuous journey through decades of adventurous music programming. Produced by Myke Dodge Weiskopf, the channel brings back influential KCRW shows, hosts, and voices that helped define the station’s musical identity. Heard in shuffle rotation, Vintage24 moves freely across genres, eras, and scenes, offering longtime listeners a chance to rediscover favorite programs while introducing newer audiences to the depth, history, and eclectic spirit of KCRW’s music archives.