Jazz Sabbath

I really love this- Ozzy OsbourneAmazing interpretations- Tony IommiA jazz trio from the UK that plays (instrumental) jazz interpretations of Black Sabbath songs.Helmed by pianistAdam Wakeman(Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band since2004), Jazz Sabbath explores the boundaries between jazz and the songs that definedheavy metal. Echoing already present jazz riffs and discovering new ones.

Presenting themselves as a jazz trio formed in 1968 and being the original writers of thetracks, later made famous by Black Sabbath, they released their self-titled debut album in2020. In April 2022 they released Vol.2, which entered the Billboard jazz album chart at #6.Both albums got special Record Store Day Mono editions, which sold out within days.

The 2022 and 2023 tours had several highlights:- 2 sold out sets at the EFG London Jazz festival- Shows selling out well in advance throughout Europe and the UK- Over 200.000 people watched the live stream from their show at the Leverkusen Jazz Festival in Germany and a million have since.

On the albums Adam is joined by Ash Soan on drums and Jerry Meehan on bass, plus a listof guest musicians, such as Fraser T. Smith (Sam Smith), Simon McBride (Deep Purple)and Gus G (Firewind, Ozzy Osbourne). However, all go by their 1960s pseudonyms.

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Jazz mediaAn original concept and great musicianship- Jazz JournalThe music delivers- NYC Jazz RecordA roaring success- Jazzwise MagazineThe music is much bigger than the imagined legend- Jazz ‘n MoreStunning- Jazz & Mo

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It is fantastic- BBC radioSome of the finest Sabbath covers ever- Decibel MagazineNever has heavy metal been so groovy- MetalTalkSpectacular renditions- Metal InjectionSo chill and enjoyable- LoudwireFiendishly clever- Metal Rule