Harmony of Difference

The Observer4/ 5 stars

“The standout is Truth, taking and synthesising these themes into a gloriously cinematic, choir-laden masterpiece, seeking to remind us of the beautiful harmonies that differences bring”

Exclaim!9/ 10

“Demonstrates Kamasi Washington as jazz’s next great thinker, shaper and leader”

Rolling Stone3.5/ 5 stars

“A tidy EP under 32 minutes, but it still manages to cover plenty of ground”

Paste8.4/ 10

“On Harmony of Difference, Washington’s work remains as substantial and compelling as ever, and with any luck this EP is setting the scene for another, longer release from him soon”

Clash9/ 10

“A truly incredible record irrespective of genre. If you are capable of feeling, you will find much to love here”

The Guardian2/ 5 stars

“Impressive band papers over the cracks”

Drowned in Sound

“Full of hidden melodies and motifs and has enough to charm to make up for its brevity”

Pitchfork8.5/ 10

“Even on this shorter EP, saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington displays a tireless ambition with his compositions, performance, and spiritual approach”

AllMusic3.5/ 5 stars

“It’s chock-full of refreshing, sophisticated ideas, all balanced by an empathic, emphatic inclusiveness that engages the listener at both musical and emotional levels”

PopMatters

“Rather than living in the past or getting lost in modernity, Washington coalesces these two worlds, providing a dramatic move forward without losing his identity in the process”