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Yazz Ahmed Family Hafla at PizzaExpress Jazz Club Soho
Courtesy of Joe Paice | Posted on August 27, 2014
Where
PizzaExpress Jazz Club Soho
10 Dean Street
London
Map
020 7439 4962
When
Sun, September 7, 2014
13:30
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Musicians
Yazz Ahmed
flugelhornLewis Wright
vibraphoneNaadia Sheriff
synthesizerDudley Phillips
bassMartin France
drumsAbout
Hafla: an Arabic word, meaning a friendly social gathering, a relaxed meeting of minds, over coffee and dates, a party, a concert.
Yazz Ahmed warmly invites you to spend an afternoon with her extended musical family, as she combines her electric quintet and vibraphone. Featuring Ben Castle (bass clarinet), Lewis Wright (vibraphone), Naadia Sheriff (keyboards), Dudley Phillips (bass guitar), Martin France (drums) and Corrina Silvester (percussion).
The band will perform original compositions exploring the music of Yasmeen's Arabic heritage. Hypnotic Middle Eastern riffs, infectious belly-dancing rhythms and haunting melodies, fused with jazz and free improvisation,will create a constant flow, an organic arc to the performance, transporting the listener on an evocative inner journey....