Kamasi Washington live in Phoenix

Experience Kamasi Washington live on October 9th

Kamasi Washington is scheduled to perform at Form Arcosanti 2026, taking place on October 9th, 2026, in Arcosanti, Arizona, near Phoenix. Washington is a contemporary jazz saxophonist and composer known for his expansive and spiritual sound. His music blends elements of post-bop jazz with funk, soul, and hip-hop influences, often featuring extended instrumental improvisations and large ensemble arrangements. He gained widespread recognition with his 2015 triple album *The Epic*, which revitalized interest in large-scale jazz projects.

Form Arcosanti is an annual three-day music and arts festival held within Paolo Soleri’s experimental architectural project, Arcosanti. Arcosanti itself is an ongoing architectural experiment begun in 1970, envisioned as a prototype arcology—a self-contained urban environment designed to minimize environmental impact. The festival utilizes the unique structures of Arcosanti as performance spaces and art installations.

Form began in 2012 as a smaller event focused on independent music before relocating to Arcosanti in 2014.