Released: 01/11/24
In 2017, Bahraini-British trumpeter Yazz Ahmed redefined jazz with La Saboteuse, blending her dual heritage and electronic effects. The album explores Middle Eastern melodies and themes of self-doubt, featuring collaborators like Lewis Wright and Shabaka Hutchings. Influenced by her grandfather, contemporary jazz artists, and her cultural roots, Ahmed challenges the male-dominated jazz scene while pushing boundaries. She continues to innovate, planning a new work inspired by the universe’s shifting structures, cementing her role in evolving jazz.