Yazz Ahmed
Yazz Ahmed is a London-based trumpeter and flugelhornist of Bahraini heritage, known for her innovative approach to jazz that incorporates Arabic quarter-tone scales and Middle Eastern percussion. Her music often draws on cultural heritage, including Bahraini wedding poems and traditional fijiri songs, resulting in a distinctive sound characterized by rich melodies and emotive soloing.
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Recent news mentions
Yazz Ahmed led the audience into a more contemplative universe, blending modern jazz with Middle Eastern influences.
Robbie Williams embrase la première soirée de Jazzablanca
Morocco· 2026-07-03
British-Bahraini trumpeter, bugler, and composer Yazz Ahmed will showcase her unique universe at Jazzablanca, blending Eastern sounds and modern jazz.
Robbie Williams, Scorpions, Mika et Naïka à l'affiche de Jazzablanca 2026Morocco· 2026-02-17
Yazz Ahmed leads a quartet performing psychedelic Arabic jazz.
Palcos da semana: marionetas a Jantar com vista para a serra | P2
Portugal· 2025-10-05
Yazz Ahmed’s Bahraini heritage has always been key to her take on jazz.
The best albums of 2025 so far | Music
United Kingdom· 2025-06-10
