Jazz is the eternal union and juxtaposition of tradition and innovation, autonomy and harmony. One of the sacred musics of Black Americans, jazz's influence on both American and world culture at large continues to reverberate. My Name is Sarah by Ferrari Sheppard is an evocative expression of this union via his distinct perspective on portraiture. A working meditation on Aunt Sarah, the first woman of Nina Simone’s “Four Women,” Simone’s lyrics provide the template for Sheppard’s figure.

My Name is Sarah was selected as the cover art for the reissue of Long Live Jazz by the album’s curator, the legendary producer and owner of the Dean Collection, Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean. A triumph in its ability to synthesize and concretize the more abstract elements of music and identity.

Forward by Kristina Kay Robinson Writer, Curator & Visual Artist

2022 marks the tenth anniversary of the Beoplay A9's debut, and Bang & Olufsen is releasing a very limited run of speakers featuring artwork from 12on12's latest release with Swizz Beatz & Ferrari Sheppard.

A series of designs created by leading creatives from the fields of art, design, and music will be featured as part of Beoplay's "Art of the A9" initiative.