{"product_id":"jazz-jazz-jazz","title":"Jazz Jazz Jazz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003eAn absolute crown jewel of East African music history, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003eJazz, Jazz, Jazz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003e is a breathtaking document of Sudan’s thriving 1970s cultural scene.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003eOriginally 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.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003eDespite the title, the music leans magnificently into a heavy, floor-shaking funk and soul-jazz hybrid.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003eThe album is anchored by exceptionally powerful horn arrangements, an unstoppable, propulsive rhythm section, and Abu Bakr’s commanding vocals.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003eThe 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15 citation-end-15\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the driving, James Brown-esque groove of 'Nile Waves' to the celebratory, uplifting brass of 'Saat Alfarah', \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,3\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003eJazz, Jazz, Jazz\u003c\/i\u003e is a flawless, front-to-back masterpiece. A crucial acquisition for collectors of Afro-funk, global grooves, and rare independent recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Scorpians \u0026 Saif Abu Bakr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53590379659607,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8083\/4391\/files\/CS703499-01A-BIG.jpg?v=1779111504","url":"https:\/\/goodcuplondon.com\/products\/jazz-jazz-jazz","provider":"Goodcup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}