Jadid Ensemble

Jadid Ensemble

Jadid Ensemble is a group based in the United Kingdom, formed by guitarist and composer Glenn Sharp. The ensemble is based in northwest England and draws on training in flamenco, Indian and Arabic musics. Its members combine classical and jazz backgrounds, which the group uses to rework traditional melodic styles.

The name Jadid Ensemble means “the new ensemble”. The word “jadid” is also used in connection with Arabic musics that move away from older historical traditions, often contrasted with the “qadim”.