Jazz Sahara
# 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

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

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

* "Ya Annas" - 11:10
* "Isma'a" - 9:10
* "El Haris" - 11:28
* "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
