Tuesday Nov 19th

Cambridge Junction J2

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Doors: 7pm

Tickets: £18

Limited unreserved seating available.

Age limit: 14 and over.

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An extraordinary celebration of female courage and determination.

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When she’s not performing with the likes of Radiohead, Nile Rogers and Lee Scratch Perry, celebrated British-Bahraini trumpeter Yazz Ahmed describes her own music as "psychedelic Arabic jazz, intoxicating and compelling"’.

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Polyhymnia is a suite she created for Southbank Centre’s Women of the World festival, with six movements inspired by some of Ahmed’s heroes: Malala Yousafzai, Rosa Parks, the suffragettes, the Saudi film-maker Haifaa al-Mansour, civil rights activist Ruby Bridges and saxophonist Barbara Thompson. Performed with a full 12-piece ensemble, Polyhymnia is a tribute to these inspiring women.

Yazz’s last album garnered rave reviews and made many ‘Best of 2017’ lists around the world - this is one to watch!

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“Even if you’re not familiar or terribly interested in jazz, Ahmed’s music deserves your attention, and she’ll most likely make you second guess your thoughts on jazz.” Headphone Nation

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Part of the 2019 Cambridge Jazz Festival in partnership with Creative Culture Capital and Ahbab Festival 2020.

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Nathaniel Facey - alto sax 

George Crowley - tenor sax/bass clarinet 

Josie Simmons - baritone sax

Noel Langley - trumpet/flugelhorn

Miguel Gorodi - trumpet/flugelhorn

Carol Jarvis - trombone

Naadia Sheriff - piano/electric piano

Ralph Wyld - vibraphone

Dudley Phillips - bass

Corrina Silvester - percussion

Sophie Alloway - drums

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