Kamasi
Washington
One of the world’s most spectacular and inspiring saxophonists, multi-instrumentalists, composers & bandleaders will be headlining the Pink Noise Riga festival!
Kamasi Washington has released some of the most acclaimed musical records of this century like The Epic (2016), Heaven and Earth (2018) and Fearless Movement (2024). Washington’s grand musical arrangements have been anchored in post-bop, funk, soul, and hip-hop, while his unique saxophone sound has melted well with the music of Herbie Hancock, the Florence + the Machine, Kendrick Lamar, André 3000, and even Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Featured Songs
Prologue
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Kārlis auziņš Double Trio
An internationally acclaimed jazz group led by Kārlis Auziņš, the 2025 Great Music Award laureate.
The music of Double Trio incorporates elements from contemporary, improvised, and jazz music, blending conceptual rhythms and melodies influenced by various traditional music styles with energetic passages and minimalist soundscapes. The music created by this ensemble is a modern ritual that encourages listeners to engage in introspection, absorb energy, and simultaneously find peace.
The 'Equilibrium Suite' music was recorded on a vinyl released at the end of March under the Jersika Records label.
Pink Noise Riga
Inaugurated in 2024 by the legendary jazz musician Branford Marsalis, Pink Noise Riga will delight music lovers this summer from July 24th to 26th.
The festival, whose main idea is to help Riga stand out & shine bright in Europe’s music scene, will offer a cocktail of world-class jazz, pop-rock, fusion, and contemporary improvised music. Its performers include saxophonist and contemporary jazz giant Kamasi Washington, one of Latvia's most beloved pop music groups - Instrumenti (with their only concert in Riga this summer), modern fusion band LUPA, and the 2025 Great Music Award recipient’s Kārlis Auziņš Double Trio. The festival concerts will take place at the "Palladium concert hall", with the opening and post-concert parties at "M/Darbnīca".
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