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Yazz Ahmed - LA SABOTEUSE

Yazz Ahmed

LA SABOTEUSE
(2LP, 180G BLACK VIRGIN VINYL)

NIGHT TIME STORIES / ALNLP75

2LP

Reissue

2017 revolutionierte die bahrainisch-britische Trompeterin und Flügelhornistin Yazz Ahmed mit ihrem Album "La Saboteuse" den Jazz, indem sie ihr doppeltes Erbe mit elektronischen Effekten vermischte, um das Genre neu zu definieren. Die Platte taucht ein in ihre britischen und bahrainischen Wurzeln, mit Musikern wie Lewis Wright und Shabaka Hutchings, und zeichnet sich durch orientalische Melodien und stimmungsvolle Rhythmen aus, wobei auch der Einfluss moderner Jazzkünstler wie Kamasi Washington und Sons Of Kemet nicht zu leugnen ist. Parallel fordert Yazz die von Männern dominierte Jazzsphäre heraus, gestärkt durch eine steigende Zahl weiblicher Musikerinnen. Tracklisting: A1. Inhale A2. Jamil Jamal A3. Misophonia A4. The Space Between The Fish And The Moon B1. La Saboteuse B2. Al Emadi B3. Inspiration Expiration C1. The Lost Pearl C2. Bloom D1. Beleille D2. Whirling D3. Organ Eternal D4. Exhale - "Wenn Miles Davis heute noch leben würde und im Studio "Bitches Brew" aufnehmen würde, könnten die Ergebnisse, nur vielleicht, Teilen von "La Saboteuse" der Londonerin Yazz Ahmed ähneln." – Chris May, All About Jazz - "Ihre kraftvolle Mischung aus Post-Bop-Lyrik und modernem Fusion-Soundscaping verbindet Kopf und Herz." – Dave Sumner, Bandcamp - "Auch wenn Sie Jazz nicht kennen oder sich nicht sonderlich dafür interessieren, verdient Ahmeds Musik Ihre Aufmerksamkeit, und sie wird Sie höchstwahrscheinlich dazu bringen, Ihre Meinung über Jazz zu überdenken."[info sheet from distr.]
In 2017, Bahraini-British trumpeter and flugelhorn player Yazz Ahmed revolutionised jazz with her album "La Saboteuse," blending her dual heritage with electronic effects to redefine the genre. The record delves into her British and Bahraini roots, featuring musicians like Lewis Wright and Shabaka Hutchings, and is characterised by its Middle Eastern melodies and evocative rhythms, exploring themes of self-doubt personified by a female saboteur.

Yazz’s early years in Bahrain and her grandfather's trumpet playing in London inspired her musical journey, with the influence of modern-day contemporary jazz artists - and Ahmed’s own contemporaries - like Kamasi Washington and Sons of Kemet also seeping in. Her unique sound incorporates Arabic melodies, reflecting her cultural heritage and British jazz influences. Yazz also challenges the male-dominated jazz sphere, empowered by a rising number of female musicians. Despite improvements, she believes more progress is needed.

Looking forward, Yazz Ahmed plans to create a piece inspired by the universe's ever-changing structures, signalling her continuous innovation in jazz. Her work positions her as a vital part of the evolving jazz landscape, bridging cultural and musical divides.

- "Gilles Peterson will be all over this." - The Quietus
- "Let Ahmed take you on a beautiful journey of forward-thinking jazz compositions." - Twistedsoul
- "Its potent mix of post-bop lyricism and modern fusion soundscaping makes connections with both head and heart." - Dave Sumner, Bandcamp
- "Even if you’re not familiar or terribly interested in jazz, Ahmed’s music deserves your attention, and she’ll most likely make you second guess your thoughts on jazz." - Headphone Nation
- "If Miles Davis was alive today and in the studio recording Bitches Brew, the results might, just might, resemble parts of London-based Yazz Ahmed's La Saboteuse." - Chris May, All About Jazz[info sheet from distr.]
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