Kamasi Washington performing ''Street Fighter Mas' live on KCRW

Kamasi Washington performed music behind his highly anticipated sophomore album Heaven and Earth (out June 22) for KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic. Kamasi and his 8-piece band dazzled with this incredible version of "Street Fighter Mas."

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[Stepatee]

This just makes me want to be a funkier person for the rest of my life.

[monicaleigh]

I feel so much love and chaos in this song. Kamasi and his band are brilliant.

[rockyaoki]

I saw him once live in Spain, his showmanship is spectacular!

[cyphomus]

reminds me of sun ra, it's talent in its rawest purest form!!
The flutist was also a breath of fresh air. not often you hear that anymore

[nadiabentuler]

When the band play their ass off and the mix engineer's cat falls asleep on the panel.

[birdrustler]

I was starting to wonder if the saxophone would burst into flames

[larrysmith]

I legitimately thought he was going to explode. I love this song!

[karriemamos]

This is my new theme song. Every hero need some theme music! Thanks Kamasi ! lol

[kylecasey]

Gosh dang this band is so amazing. Single handedly made me love jazz. Wow.

[calebclunie]

There was the "Cool", then there was the "Re-birth of the Cool", and now we have the "Coolvergence".

[wadewheelingtonii]

The first time I heard this, Kamasi Washington has been put into car and played
every time I drive!

[PUDINHED]

Damn Kamasi makes it fun for the rhythm section. Some fun patterns to play with.

[duncand.]

Miles mosely on bass is amazing. So good live

[daverobberson]

My ears are on fire and cool at the same time.

[СергейПетрин-ъщ]

Душу рвёт, блин нет слов, это реально как молитва.

[juanwoods]

I found my new favorite jazz musician.

[_SirCharge]

This jawn is banging yo! Artist like these, thundercat etc...are clearly in a different league....and They coming to Boulder too. Imma link up. Peace.

[BennyBigIron]

Omg this is so much better than the album recording!!! Still love that track, but holy crap is this incredible!!!!

[gustavotrillini]

Casi rompo toda mi casa bailando Hermoso. Necesito tocar en una banda así. Saludos!

[gusdario]

Dude, such a cool performance but the sound mix is not that great. I could barely hear the backing vocals and the flute even though they were killing it