Name: La Saboteuse
Brand: Yazz Ahmed

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naimcd340

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Limited edition

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2017-06-02

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Yazz Ahmed

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Jazz

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Naim

Naim is a renowned record label that has been at the forefront of the music industry for over four decades. With a diverse roster of talented artists, they have consistently delivered exceptional music across various genres. Their commitment to producing high-quality recordings and their passion for nurturing emerging talent has earned them a reputation as one of the most respected labels in the business.

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From jazz to classical, rock to electronic, Naim's catalog boasts an impressive array of genres. Their roster includes some of the most influential *musicians* and *bands* in the industry, who have captivated audiences with their groundbreaking compositions and performances. Whether you're a fan of established icons or eager to discover new talent, Naim offers something for everyone.

Bahraini-British performer, Yazz Ahmed, is transforming what jazz means in 2017. This trumpet and flugelhorn-playing artist has worked with Radiohead and These New Puritans, experiments with electronic effects, and combines sounds from her shared heritage to author a new narrative for the genre. 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". Yazz spent her early childhood in Bahrain, her paternal homeland, before moving to London with her English mother at the age of nine. There, she became fascinated by her grandfather's trumpet playing, and vowed to learn the instrument herself. Yazz's sound is unique. Her take on jazz weaves in Arabic melodies to evocative, cinematic effect. "I love the sounds of Arabic music. The traditional folk singing is so heartfelt, elemental and passionate." Future-facing and fascinating, Yazz Ahmed is part of a glimmering new constellation in the jazz firmament. And her next project is destined to take her further into the stars. "I'm planning to write a piece inspired by the ever-changing structures of the universe", she concludes. Her new album '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"

LP - Limited Edition First Pressing - 500 copies worldwide. Deluxe Double 180 Gram Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve with 16 Page Booklet.

La Saboteuse

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