Kamasi Washington's new album enumerates and magnifies all the virtues of his previous work: his explosiveness, thematic density, the lyricism of his improvisations, and that unique signature that spells "KAMASI WASHINGTON" in capital letters.

*Fearless* is populated with both big and small names as collaborators, each of whom Kamasi expertly utilizes to maximize their unique characteristics. On "Visionary," Terrace Martin, an incredible composer and producer we've covered before, collaborates to create a fascinating floating miniature, with themes connected by fine sheets of air and long intervals that change color with each succession.

André 3000 brings his newly discovered talent for creating soundscapes with various wind instruments, providing the perfect bed for Kamasi to improvise and compose. This bed might serve to lull the conscious mind, as the song is aptly named "Dream State." Other names, not yet covered here, appear throughout the tracks—smaller yet highly talented and promising artists who add a perfect finish to Kamasi Washington's production.

It seems *Fearless* aims to make a social commentary on technology, freedom, and the essence of what makes us human. This is evident not only in the lyrics of some songs but also in the more popular, lighthearted, wild, and humorous style that Kamasi had previously reserved. Some sources suggest this new sensitivity is due to the birth of his daughter.

In any case, I’m not a fan of delving too deeply into the personal reasons behind an artist's creations, as it often leads to misunderstandings. What we can be sure of is that Kamasi has produced an album full of madness, mysticism, sentimentality, and a great deal of humor.

Recommended for any jazz enthusiast, dreamer, and those who appreciate albums structured like a story in chapters, with a clear beginning, development, and conclusion.

Author: Martín Cacho

Martín is a video game composer, producer and writer from Sonora, México.