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Jazz Review: Kamasi Washington's 'The Epic'

May 22, 2015 at

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Los Angeles saxophonist Kamasi Washington's new CD is called "The Epic." And that's a good name because it's three hours of music on three CDs, touching on a whole bunch of different styles. Jazz critic Andrew Gilbert says this sprawling work is a lot to take in, but it has its rewards.

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Jazz Review: Kamasi Washington's 'The Epic'

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