Ishmael Ensemble teams up with Yazz Ahmed on Severn Songs 3
The Bristol-based Ishmael Ensemble is joined by celebrated British-Bahraini trumpet player Yazz Ahmed on the third and final Severn Songs release.
Led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Pete Cunningham, the 7inch single features two versions of “The River,” a powerful composition that pays tribute to the well-known Indian river Ganges, blending together jazz and celestial percussion grooves, with electronics, field recordings, and atmospheric tones. Ahmed really adds to the track, coming in with a beautiful Eastern-influenced lead melody on flugelhorn.
Overall, Severn Songs 3 is a strong completion in what has already been a truly brilliant and strong series. The Ishmael Ensemble continues to show that they are at the forefront of the innovative jazz music currently coming out of the UK.
The official release date is listed as February 15th, however Sounds of The Universe seems to have some copies available now.
Ishmael Ensemble w/ Yazz Ahmed — ‘The River’
(Severn Songs)
