Kamazi dazzles the audience of the “Abu Dhabi Festival” at the Emirates Palace

Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
Jazz legend and star saxophonist Kamazi Washington recently gave a stunning performance in a magical show during the Abu Dhabi Festival 2024 at Emirates Palace, for the first time in the Arab world, as the festival, with the support of Mubadala, the main partner, continues to attract top international artists to the Arab world to introduce them to… His wide audience. Kamazi, the pioneer in jazz music by breaking musical barriers, redefined jazz music, as he presented his different, vibrant and endlessly innovative improvisational music, relying on hip-hop, R&B and classical rhythms, within a unique and distinctive audio experience that entertained the audience. At the Emirates Palace, through a musical journey that was dominated by improvisation and solo playing by the band members, in which Washington presented remarkable pieces and unique, unparalleled pieces. Hoda Ibrahim Al-Khamis, founder of the Abu Dhabi Group for Culture and Arts, founder and artistic director of the Abu Dhabi Festival, considered that jazz music has a large share in the exclusive commissions and co-productions of the Abu Dhabi Festival every year, because of its inspiring influence on generations and its wide public presence across the world. She said: Abu Dhabi Festival stars one of the legends of jazz, Kamazi Washington, who redefined this vibrant music, mixing hip-hop rhythms and classics in the first Arab show that embodied the enrichment of the cultural vision of our capital, and the celebration of the values ​​​​of peace, coexistence, victory for life, and the will to hope through arts and music. Washington was accompanied on this tour by the band consisting of Ricky Washington (flute), Ryan Porter (trombone), Brandon Colan (organ), Dontae M. Winslow (trumpet), Tony Austin (drums), Mike Mitchell (drums), and Miles Moseley (bass). ), Queen Sheek (vocals), and Cameron Graves (keyboard), in addition to Kamazi Washington. In confirmation of the Abu Dhabi Festival's habit of presenting Emirati artists and talents on its stage alongside international stars, the artists Hamdan Al Abri, Arqam Al Abri, and Emirati singer Fava participated in playing and singing, alongside the band, in an international musical mix with a distinct Emirati influence and presence. The picturesque backdrop of Emirates Palace, combined with its rich sound environment, provided the perfect setting for Kamazi Washington's pioneering tunes, and his concert attracted diverse music lovers, reflecting the global presence and exceptional appeal of his music. Kamazi's concert captivated huge crowds of multi-cultural and multi-age audiences as it toured the most prominent festivals in the world, from Glastonbury and Coachella to Fuji Rock and Primavera. Abu Dhabi Festival 2024 was honored to host this unique musical star, and this show at the Emirates Palace will remain one of the defining moments in the history of this year. Course. The distinguished performance, presented by Kamazi Washington, is a translation of the Abu Dhabi Festival’s commitment to empowering culture and arts and celebrating creativity, and represents a testimony of the festival’s commitment to going beyond artistic boundaries beyond and more creatively, by providing diverse and rich experiences to its audience.