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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    Kamasi Washington

    Novena Carmel
    Novena Carmel
    Hand-Picked MusicIndie / AltSoul / Funk
    We host groundbreaking musician Kamasi Washington for the live radio debut behind his highly anticipated sophomore album Heaven and Earth, out on June 22.
    We host groundbreaking musician Kamasi Washington for the live radio debut behind his highly anticipated sophomore album Heaven and Earth, out on June 22.
    Jun 19, 2018

    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

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        Aaron Byrd

        KCRW DJ

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        Rachel Reynolds

        Producer, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'

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