Jazz Sahara

Jazz Sahara is the debut album by double bassist and oud player Ahmed Abdul-Malik featuring performances recorded in late 1958 and originally released on the Riverside label.

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "an early example of fusing jazz with world music... The music is a qualified success, essentially Middle Eastern folk music with Griffin added in. This set is interesting and, in its own way, innovative but not essential".

Track listing

All compositions by Ahmed Abdul-Malik

1. "Ya Annas" - 11:10
2. "Isma'a" - 9:10
3. "El Haris" - 11:28
4. "Farah 'Alaiyna" - 6:59

Personnel

• Ahmed Abdul-Malik - bass, oud
• Johnny Griffin - tenor saxophone
• Naim Karacand - violin
• Al Harewood - drums
• Bilal Abdurrahman - tambourine
• Jack Ghanaim - kanoon
• Mike Hemway - darabeka

References