Kamasi Washington – The Epic

Kamasi Washington – The Epic is a landmark modern jazz statement, presented here on vinyl via Ninja Tune / Brainfeeder. Expansive, ambitious and deeply spiritual, the album helped introduce a new generation of listeners to contemporary jazz while drawing on big-band arrangements, soul, funk, gospel and cinematic orchestration.

Across its sweeping 3LP format, The Epic lives up to its title: bold brass, powerful ensemble playing and Washington’s expressive saxophone lead a record that feels both rooted in jazz tradition and completely forward-facing. It is an essential title for customers exploring the current jazz revival, as well as collectors who already follow artists such as Thundercat, Flying Lotus, Yussef Dayes and Shabaka Hutchings.

A key modern jazz album with strong long-tail appeal, this pressing is ideal for fans of spiritual jazz, contemporary jazz and adventurous instrumental music.