Kamasi Washington review: American jazz star thrills at Cork Opera House

Kamasi Washington finally made it to Cork after last year's tour was postponed due to a back injury 

Kamasi Washington on stage during his concert at Cork Opera House on Wednesday. Picture: David Creedon

Kamasi Washington, Cork Opera House, ★★★★☆

A jazz festival isn’t just for October. Almost six months after a back injury scuppered Kamasi Washington’s scheduled gig at the Guinness-sponsored music extravaganza in Cork, the American saxophonist finally took to the stage at the city’s Opera House. Over approximately two hours and nine expansive tunes, the 44-year-old showed why he’s considered one of the leading lights of the modern jazz scene.