Jazz Jazz Jazz

An absolute crown jewel of East African music history, Jazz, Jazz, Jazz is a breathtaking document of Sudan’s thriving 1970s cultural scene. Originally recorded in Kuwait in 1980, this highly sought-after holy grail—famously rescued from obscurity by the Habibi Funk label after original copies began fetching four-figure sums at auction—is the sole album compiled by Khartoum's legendary outfits, The Scorpions, alongside vocalist Saif Abu Bakr.

Despite the title, the music leans magnificently into a heavy, floor-shaking funk and soul-jazz hybrid. The album is anchored by exceptionally powerful horn arrangements, an unstoppable, propulsive rhythm section, and Abu Bakr’s commanding vocals. The track list transitions seamlessly from instrumental funk tracks reminiscent of 1970s cinematic thriller soundtracks to modernised adaptations of traditional Sudanese tribal rhythms, and even a vibrant excursion into Congolese Soukous

From the driving, James Brown-esque groove of 'Nile Waves' to the celebratory, uplifting brass of 'Saat Alfarah', Jazz, Jazz, Jazz is a flawless, front-to-back masterpiece. A crucial acquisition for collectors of Afro-funk, global grooves, and rare independent recordings.