Soulfest International in association with Channel [V], are thrilled to announce one of the most exciting artists of 2015 - the Jazz giant, composer and band leader, Kamasi Washington, performing one exclusive side show at The Basement, on Thursday 22nd October. Sydney Morning Herald recently gave Kamasi Washington’s album “The Epic” a 5 star review stating “Let’s cut to the chase, these three CD’s likely represent the most essential music purchase of the year”. This will be the only chance to see this incredible new jazz performer up close and personal.

Hailing from Los Angeles, the pianist, drummer and saxophonist has been headlining the USA's most coveted Jazz institutions for many years. Besides his dynamic live performances, Kamasi spends his time working on albums and movie scores having played his magic on albums from artists including Flying Lotus (who refers to Kamasi's music as West Coast Spiritual), Lauryn Hill and Kendrick Lamar's masterpiece "To Pimp A Butterfly". He has also toured extensively with Snoop Dogg, Raphael Saadiq, Chaka Khan and many more.

His latest album "The Epic" is a triple disc masterpiece that is both written and conducted by Washington and fuses elements of jazz, soul, classical, hip-hop and even gospel. The album is 172-minute, three volume set that includes a 32-piece orchestra, a 20-person choir, and 17 songs overlaid with a compositional score written by Washington. Pulsing underneath is an otherworldly ten-piece band, each member of which is individually regarded as among the best young musicians on the planet - including bassist Thundercat, and his brother, drummer Ronald Bruner Jr., bassist (yes, there are two) Miles Mosley, drummer Tony Austin, keyboard player Brandon Coleman, pianist Cameron Graves, and trombonist Ryan Porter. Patrice Quinn's ethereal vocals round out the ensemble.

"These young guys remind me of why I love music". COMMON

"He just plays the craziest shit, man. I mean, everything - the past, present, the future". FLYING LOTUS

This is your only chance to see Kamasi Washington up close and personal.

TOUR DATES AND TICKET DETAILS 

Thursday 22nd October - The Basement, SYDNEY Tickets from www.moshtix.com.au

Tickets from $59 plus fees and charges

Dinner packages from $119 plus fees and charges

Tickets on sale Tuesday 8th September, 2015 at 9am

TICKETING INFO

General Admission ticket buyers have an added option of purchasing The Basement's Plate & Glass deal on the following booking page.

The Plate & Glass meal includes one meal option with one glass of selected wine which will be made available at the Green Room Bar from the time doors open through to 10:30pm.

Plate and Glass meal and wine options are listed on the following booking page.

Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and 2 course meal.

Dinner & Show tickets are only available via Moshtix.

Some Dinner & Show Bookings may be on a shared table. Please let us know at the time of the booking as a special request should you prefer not to share, and subject to availability we'll do our best to accommodate your request. Note it is not possible to join ticket holders together across ticket groups (meaning A Reserve ticket holders cannot sit with B Reserve etc).

Standard and Premium Beverage Packages are available by exclusive table service to Dinner & Show Ticket Holders for 3 hours from Doors. Beverage packages are available for purchase on the following booking page. *RSA and conditions apply

DOORS OPEN AT 7.00PM
MUSIC STARTS AFTER DINNER SERVICE, AROUND 8.30PM
SET TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM SHOW TO SHOW

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When General Admission Ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door on the night.

All patrons must be over the age of 18

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
(applies to both Standing and Dinner sales)

Please ensure you bring photo ID as proof of age

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Dress is Smart/Casual at Manager's discretion. No thongs.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Basement has very limited accessibility for patrons with disabilities, however please contact the venue to ensure there is adequate availability for you to enjoy the show comfortably and they can advise on the recommended seating options.

RESTAURANT (GREEN ROOM BAR) 
RESTAURANT HOURS ARE DEPENDENT ON SHOW
Please call The Basement to confirm opening times - (02) 9251 2797

SEATING MAP FOR DINNER & SHOW BOOKINGS
Please Note: tables cannot be joined together. Please ensure everyone you intend to seat at your table is included in your booking to avoid being seated separately. Unfortunately, Dinner & Show bookings are for a minimum of 2 people.

Specific table reservation is not available for this performance. It is the venue's decision as to which table you will be allocated. Whilst the venue would love to give everyone their preferred seats, it is not always possible. We ask that you respect this decision and enjoy the performance.