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A1: Inhale (1:20)
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A3: Misophonia (1:13)
A4: The Space Between The Fish and the Moon (5:05)
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C1: The Lost Pearl (7:19)
C2: Bloom (5:11)
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| | Description: | Part of the new wave of artists credited with stirring up the sound, including Kamasi Washington, Yussef Kamaal, Sons of Kemet and The Comet is Coming, Yazz Ahmed is thrilled by the possibilities of making something new. "I feel like I'm a part of modernising jazz and connecting it with audiences today" Yazz says, "it's exciting".
Her take on jazz weaves in Arabic melodies to evocative, cinematic effect.
'La Saboteuse' is a deep exploration of both her British and Bahraini roots. Ably assisted by musicians including Lewis Wright on vibraphone, MOBO-winning new jazz kingpin Shabaka Hutchings on bass clarinet and Naadia Sherriff on Fender Rhodes keyboard, it's composed of undulating rhythms, Middle Eastern melody and Yazz's sonorous trumpet lines. The record sounds like the passage of a desert caravan, bathed in moonlight. The theme of 'La Saboteuse' is the sense of self-doubt that Yazz feels when she is creating, personified in a female saboteur, an anti-muse that spurs her into action. "Giving 'her' a name has really helped me to identify those negative voices we all get," she says. "I know what it is and I know how to combat it" - Vinyl LP pressing. In 2017, Bahraini-British trumpeter and flugelhorn player Yazz Ahmed revolutionized 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 characterized by it's 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.On sticker :
"Vinyl-master refresh of her 2017 genre-defining Psychedelic-Arabic-Jazz release. Premium pressing with superior sonic detail.""La Saboteuse (180g Black Virgin Vinyl 2LP)" by Yazz Ahmed is a meticulously produced double LP that captures the British-Bahraini trumpeter's unique fusion of contemporary jazz, Arabic influences, and subtle electronic textures. Pressed on heavyweight 180g black virgin vinyl, this edition emphasizes depth, warmth, and clarity, allowing the rich tonal colors of Ahmed's trumpet, the intricate rhythmic patterns, and the atmospheric arrangements to fully unfold. The 2LP format offers generous space for the music to breathe, with thoughtful side splits that maintain the narrative flow of this immersive, mood-driven album. Listeners can expect a journey that moves from hypnotic, groove-oriented passages to introspective, cinematic soundscapes, making "La Saboteuse" both an audiophile object and a deeply emotional listening experience. The packaging reflects the care of the production, designed for collectors who value both sound quality and a coherent visual aesthetic that matches the album's mysterious, exploratory character.
As an artist, Yazz Ahmed has become one of the most distinctive voices in modern jazz, known for blending Middle Eastern modes with contemporary improvisation and a modern, often ambient-leaning production approach. Her work has been widely praised in the international jazz press for pushing boundaries while remaining accessible and emotionally direct. She has contributed to and collaborated on a number of acclaimed projects, helping to shape the sound of forward-thinking jazz in the 21st century and often being cited as a leading figure in the renaissance of UK jazz. With "La Saboteuse," she further consolidates her reputation as a groundbreaking composer and bandleader capable of crafting albums that reward both focused, deep listening and repeated plays.
The LP is manufactured and released by Night Time Stories, a label known for carefully curated, high-quality vinyl releases that often inhabit the borderlands between jazz, ambient, experimental, and downtempo sounds. Night Time Stories places strong emphasis on excellent pressing quality, cohesive artwork, and projects with a clear artistic vision, appealing to listeners who prefer immersive, album-oriented music experiences. Over the years, the label has built a reputation among collectors and audiophiles for its attention to detail and a catalog that feels coherent yet adventurous, making this release a fitting home for Yazz Ahmed's boundary-blurring music.
"La Saboteuse (180g Black Virgin Vinyl 2LP)" is therefore ideal for listeners seeking a modern jazz record that feels timeless yet innovative, and for vinyl enthusiasts who value a substantial, well-produced edition that does justice to the dynamic range and subtle nuances of the performance. This LP stands as both an entry point into Yazz Ahmed's universe and a collectible statement piece in any contemporary jazz or adventurous music collection. | | | Vinyl: |
180g Black Virgin Vinyl |
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ALNLP75 |
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