The Cynic (Zoe Rahman album)
# The Cynic (Zoe Rahman album)

The Cynic is the debut studio album by English jazz composer Zoe Rahman, released in 2001 by Manushi Records.

## Critical response

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

John Fordham of The Guardian said The Cynic "alerted audiences to her [Rahman's] independent musical life..." Michael Tucker of Jazz Journal said, "Never was an album more misleadingly titled..."

## Personnel

### Musicians

* Zoe Rahman – piano
* Winston Clifford – drums
* Jeremy Brown – bass

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | BBC Radio 3 | Jazz Album of the Year Review | Shortlisted |
| 2001 | BBC Jazz Awards | Rising Star | Nominated |
