{"id":62999,"date":"2017-10-31T15:31:03","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T20:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kjhk.org\/web\/?p=62999"},"modified":"2017-10-31T15:31:03","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T20:31:03","slug":"kamasi-washington-harmony-of-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kjhk.org\/web\/2017\/10\/31\/kamasi-washington-harmony-of-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamasi Washington: Harmony of Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Kamasi Washington has done it yet again with his new EP. Harmony of Difference<\/em> is arguably one of the best pieces of modern jazz since the Los Angeles native\u2019s 2015 triple LP, The Epic. The main difference between these two projects, however, is that Washington really begins to show his strengths as a composer.<\/p>\n

The EP starts off with a simple yet intriguing bass line on \u201cDesire,\u201d followed by the rest of the group joining in on the fun. At this point, the listener is already hooked by all the classic sounds jazz fans have loved for decades. On \u201cHumility\u201d Washington creates an exciting and strong big-band tune, and then brings in a beautiful melody on \u201cKnowledge.\u201d The peak of Washington\u2019s composing abilities is shown on \u201cPerspective,\u201d with the mysterious interlude leading into the funky and groovy melody.<\/p>\n

To simply put it, Washington seems to have it all figured out. It\u2019s not to say that he has broken down the complicated science that is jazz, but rather Washington has seemingly figured out how to let the music write itself and be as natural as possible. The chemistry between all the band members throughout the EP is at an all-time high\u2014the ability to seamlessly work together so well does nothing but strengthen the new project. Kamasi Washington\u2019s work shows he has been passed the \u201cjazz\u201d torch and plans on keeping it for a long time.
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\nRecommended If You Like: Thundercat, John Coltrane, Miles Davis
\nRecommended Tracks: 1 (Desire), 4 (Perspective), 6 (Truth)
\nDo Not Play: None
\nWritten by Griffin Lowry on 10\/18\/2017 <\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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