Yazz Ahmed is a British-Bahraini trumpet player and composer whose music innovatively blends jazz with electronic elements and sounds from her mixed cultural heritage. Born to a British mother and Bahraini father, Yazz's music is a reflective journey that encompasses her multicultural roots and showcases her trailblazing approach to the trumpet and flugelhorn. She has been paving the way for a unique voice within the jazz world, crafting a path that's rich with the complex narratives and emotions that her dual heritage brings.

Yazz's most celebrated work includes her album "La Saboteuse" (2017), which gained critical acclaim for its distinctive fusion of jazz with Arabic music influences, earning her a place as a key figure in the contemporary jazz scene. Her follow-up project, "Polyhymnia" (2019), furthers her musical exploration, this time with a suite of compositions inspired by women who have made a significant impact on history. Ahmed's sound is marked by her dedication to pushing the boundaries of the jazz genre, as evidenced in her remixed projects like "La Saboteuse (Remixed)" and "Polyhymnia Remixed," where she collaborates with electronic artists to reimagine her works. With a growing discography of evocative compositions like "A Shoal of Souls" and "Lahan al-Mansour," Yazz Ahmed continues to captivate audiences around the world, establishing herself as a visionary artist within the global music landscape.

Genres

Arabic Jazz

Contemporary Jazz

Indie Jazz

Uk Contemporary Jazz

Latest Release

Detroit Velvet Smooth

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Yazz Ahmed

Single - Released June 29, 2023