Kamasi Washington

Q: Has Kamasi Washington won any awards?

Yes, Kamasi Washington has received multiple awards, including the Jazz Journalists Association Award for Up and Coming Artist and has been nominated for Grammy Awards for his contributions to various projects.

Q: What was Kamasi Washington's first major project?

Kamasi Washington's first major project was the release of 'The Epic' in 2015, which catapulted him to fame and showcased his distinct style and compositional skills.

Q: What is Kamasi Washington's musical style?

Kamasi Washington's musical style blends elements of jazz, hip-hop, and classical music. He is known for his improvisational skills and his ability to incorporate various genres into his work.

Q: Who are some notable artists Kamasi Washington has collaborated with?

Kamasi Washington has collaborated with several notable artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Thundercat, and Flying Lotus, contributing to a range of projects across various genres.

Q: What is Kamasi Washington's educational background?

Kamasi Washington studied at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, where he developed his skills in composition, performance, and jazz studies, shaping his future career in music.

Q: How has Kamasi Washington influenced modern jazz?

Kamasi Washington has influenced modern jazz by blending traditional jazz elements with contemporary sounds, attracting a new generation of listeners and expanding the genre's reach.

Q: What is Kamasi Washington's estimated net worth?

Kamasi Washington's estimated net worth is around $4 million, reflecting his successful career as a musician and composer in the jazz genre.

Known for

Becoming (2020)

IMDb 7 / 10

2020 / Documentary / 89mins

Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.

Name

Kamasi Washington

Height

6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Born

18 February 1981, Los Angeles, California, USA

Spouses

None

Children

None

Parents

Rickey Washington, Patricia Washington

Estimated Net Worth

$4 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2025	Movie Resilience: The Story of Ryan Porter A short documentary on jazz trombonist, Ryan Porter.	Self	Not rated
2025	Movie Kamasi Washington @ TSF Jazz Chantilly Festival 2025 Brilliant iconoclast Kamasi Washington is one of the most astonishing saxophonists of his generation. Witness a demonstration of his mastery...	Unknown character	Not rated
2024	Movie Get Lit Short film by Kamasi Washington to promote the track "Get Lit", featuring George Clinton and D Smoke, from his third...	Player	Not rated
2020	Movie Kamasi Washington Live At The Apollo Theater Tenor saxophonist, composer and producer Kamasi Washington and his band perform a special show at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater for...	Self	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2020	Movie G/D THYSELF: Spirit Strategy On Raising Free Black Children This ritual space extrapolates meditations on raising free Black children from the aforementioned film. The space draws on inspiration from...	Self	Not rated
2019	Movie Kamasi Washington - As Told To G/D Thyself The cosmic journey of sacred youth, during which pain, pleasure, and sublimation are nonnegotiable.	Self	Not rated
2017	Movie Chasing Trane An account of the life of the brilliant jazz musician John Coltrane (1926-67), a gifted saxophonist, an extraordinarily talented thinker...	Self - Musician	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2016	Movie North Sea Jazz Highlights	Self - Sassofonista	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2014	TV The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in...	Self	TMDB 5.8 / 10
1995	TV Kulturzeit	self	TMDB 4.7 / 10
1991	TV Charlie Rose Acclaimed interviewer and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Rose engages a wide range of guests, including philosophers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, artists,...	Self - Guest	TMDB 6.1 / 10

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2025	TV Lazarus In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of...	Theme Song Performance Sound	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2025	TV Lazarus In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of...	Original Music Composer Sound	TMDB 7.7 / 10
2025	Movie Kamasi Washington @ TSF Jazz Chantilly Festival 2025 Brilliant iconoclast Kamasi Washington is one of the most astonishing saxophonists of his generation. Witness a demonstration of his mastery...	Music Sound	Not rated
2024	Movie Get Lit Short film by Kamasi Washington to promote the track "Get Lit", featuring George Clinton and D Smoke, from his third...	Music Sound	Not rated
2020	Movie Becoming Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.	Original Music Composer Sound	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2020	Movie Kamasi Washington Live At The Apollo Theater Tenor saxophonist, composer and producer Kamasi Washington and his band perform a special show at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater for...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2019	Movie Kamasi Washington - As Told To G/D Thyself The cosmic journey of sacred youth, during which pain, pleasure, and sublimation are nonnegotiable.	Story Writing	Not rated
2019	Movie Kamasi Washington - As Told To G/D Thyself The cosmic journey of sacred youth, during which pain, pleasure, and sublimation are nonnegotiable.	Director Directing	Not rated
2019	Movie Kamasi Washington - As Told To G/D Thyself The cosmic journey of sacred youth, during which pain, pleasure, and sublimation are nonnegotiable.	Sound Designer Sound	Not rated
2019	Movie Kamasi Washington - As Told To G/D Thyself The cosmic journey of sacred youth, during which pain, pleasure, and sublimation are nonnegotiable.	Music Sound	Not rated
2017	Movie Truth A jazz meditation on truth in all its forms.	Music Sound	Not rated
2017	Movie Truth A jazz meditation on truth in all its forms.	Idea Writing	Not rated
TBA	Movie Truth Short film for the song "Truth" by Kamasi Washington	Director Directing	Not rated

Resilience: The Story of Ryan Porter

2025