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Yazz Ahmed - La Saboteuse 2x Vinyl LP Reissue

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2x Black Vinyl LP Reissue
Catalogue Number: ALNLP75
Barcode: 5060391095080
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)
Condition Note: Brand New

Track Listing / Description
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  
 
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 influ- ences. 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.