AHMED, Yazz
Name:
AHMED, Yazz (b. 1983)
Musical genre:
Chamber Music, Jazz/Impro
Country of birth:
Bahrain
Country of location:
United Kingdom
Notes:
Yazz Ahmed is a British composer and trumpet player, described as the "High Priestess of psychedelic Arabic jazz." Her discography includes albums such as *A Paradise In The Hold*, *Polyhymnia*, *La Saboteuse*, and *Finding My Way Home*. Ahmed has received recognition, including an Ivor Novello Award for Innovation and Jazz FM Album of the Year for *La Saboteuse*.
Ahmed's music is available on streaming platforms like Spotify, where she has a significant monthly listenership, and SoundCloud. She also maintains an active presence on Instagram, sharing updates with her followers. Upcoming performances by the Yazz Ahmed Quartet are scheduled in Gdansk, Copenhagen, and Brussels in March 2026. Her official website provides further information on her work, events, and music.
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