The Story
The Epic is an ambitious, three-hour, three-LP masterpiece from saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington. Released in 2015, it instantly established him as a major creative force in contemporary jazz. The album brings together a large ensemble of musicians—collectively known as The Next Step and The West Coast Get Down—featuring horns, strings, keyboards, and a full choir, creating a sound that is rich, cinematic, and spiritually expansive.
Track list:
Disc 1
1: Change of the Guard
2: Askim
3: Isabelle
4: Final Thought
5: The Next Step
6: The Rhythm Changes
Disc 2
1: Miss Understanding
2: Leroy and Lanisha
3: Re Run
4: Seven Prayers
5: Henrietta Our Hero
6: The Magnificent 7
Disc 3
1: Re Run Home
2: Cherokee
3: Clair De Lune
4: Malcolm's Theme
5: The Message
Description
The Epic is an ambitious, three-hour, three-LP masterpiece from saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington. Released in 2015, it instantly established him as a major creative force in contemporary jazz. The album brings together a large ensemble of musicians—collectively known as The Next Step and The West Coast Get Down—featuring horns, strings, keyboards, and a full choir, creating a sound that is rich, cinematic, and spiritually expansive.
Track list:
Disc 1
1: Change of the Guard
2: Askim
3: Isabelle
4: Final Thought
5: The Next Step
6: The Rhythm Changes
Disc 2
1: Miss Understanding
2: Leroy and Lanisha
3: Re Run
4: Seven Prayers
5: Henrietta Our Hero
6: The Magnificent 7
Disc 3
1: Re Run Home
2: Cherokee
3: Clair De Lune
4: Malcolm's Theme
5: The Message
