{"title":"Yussef Dayes","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eYussef Dayes is an English jazz drummer, composer and record producer who has become one of the defining voices in contemporary UK jazz. Born 12 December 1992 and raised in South East London, Dayes has been developing his sound since age four when his dad bought him his first drum kit. His father was a bass player in New York in the 1970s and brought home an education's worth of jazz vinyl that the Dayes brothers all grew up on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDayes is known for his work with keyboardist Kamaal Williams, releasing the 2016 album Black Focus as the duo Yussef Kamaal. That record became a landmark of the London jazz resurgence, winning the duo the 2017 Jazz FM award for Best Breakthrough Act and earning silver certification. Though largely considered a jazz drummer, his sound melds everything from 1970s funk to Senegalese percussion to recent UK grime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDayes, along with guitarist Tom Misch, released a collaborative record titled What Kinda Music under Blue Note Records on 24 April 2020. The album marked his first appearance in the UK Albums Chart. On 8 September 2023, Dayes released his debut solo album Black Classical Music on Brownswood and Nonesuch Records in the United States. Black Classical Music won the Best Album Ivor Novello Award in 2024, cementing his position as one of Britain's most important jazz artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eHis early career began with the band United Vibrations, formed with his brothers Ahmad on trombone and Kareem on bass, alongside saxophonist Wayne Francis II. At age ten, he studied under Billy Cobham, Miles Davis' drummer. On his solo work, he often plays with bassist Rocco Palladino and keyboard player Charlie Stacey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWhether laying down intricate breakbeats or exploring spiritual jazz territories, Yussef Dayes brings an energy and vision that continues to push the boundaries of what jazz drumming can be.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yussef-dayes-black-classical-music-2lp-vinyl-reissue","title":"Yussef Dayes - Black Classical Music (2LP Vinyl Reissue)","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eOne of the most ambitious and celebrated jazz releases of recent years, Yussef Dayes' Black Classical Music is a sprawling masterwork that redefines the boundaries of contemporary jazz. This double vinyl reissue captures the full scope of the drummer's vision, blending Afrobeat, jazz-funk and hip hop into a deeply personal statement about Black musical heritage and its infinite possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAcross 20 tracks, Dayes leads an extraordinary cast of collaborators through a sonic journey that moves from the explosive energy of \"Afro Cubanism\" to the orchestral beauty of \"Magnolia Symphony\" and the laid-back groove of \"Gelato\". The album features remarkable contributions from Tom Misch, Chronixx, Masego and the Chineke! Orchestra, alongside stellar performances from bassist Rocco Palladino, saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings and guitarist Miles James.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWhat makes Black Classical Music so compelling is its refusal to be confined. Dayes draws from jazz tradition while embracing Afrobeat polyrhythms, Brazilian percussion, UK jazz innovation and contemporary production techniques. Tracks like \"Raisins Under The Sun\", featuring a brass section and bass clarinet, sit alongside the synth-driven \"Turquoise Galaxy\" and the reggae-infused \"Pon Di Plaza\", yet the album flows with remarkable coherence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThis is music that demands attention and rewards repeated listening. Dayes' drumming anchors each piece with precision and soul, while his vision as composer and bandleader shines through every arrangement. Originally released in 2023 on Brownswood Recordings, this reissue offers a chance to experience one of the decade's most important jazz albums in its full vinyl glory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brownswood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42575362195515,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/a0393988977_10.webp?v=1762312739"},{"product_id":"the-yussef-dayes-experience-live-from-mt-fuji-2026-brownswood-cashmere-thoughts-vinyl-lp","title":"The Yussef Dayes Experience - Live from Mt. Fuji (2026 Brownswood\/Cashmere Thoughts Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yussef Dayes Experience - \u003cem\u003eLive from Mt. Fuji\u003c\/em\u003e | Vinyl LP - 2026 Brownswood\/Cashmere Thoughts (BWOOD436EP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYussef Dayes has been building a series of location recordings alongside his studio output: \u003cem\u003eLive at Joshua Tree\u003c\/em\u003e with Soulection, \u003cem\u003eLive from Malibu\u003c\/em\u003e, the sold-out \u003cem\u003eMT FUJI FM\u003c\/em\u003e collector's edition with Gilles Peterson, and now this standard black vinyl pressing of the Mt. Fuji material. Each project captures the band in a specific landscape. This one was filmed and recorded at the foot of Mount Fuji with the core ensemble that has surrounded Dayes since \u003cem\u003eBlack Classical Music\u003c\/em\u003e (2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElijah Fox plays keyboards. Rocco Palladino, the bassist who has been with Dayes since the beginning of the Experience, provides the low end throughout. Venna plays saxophone. Rory Cashmere, who co-produced and mixed, plays garklein recorder on several tracks. The tracklist mixes reworked versions of existing pieces with new compositions written for the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration with Minami Kizuki defines this record's character more than anything else. The night before filming, Dayes told the band he wanted to connect with a Japanese musician rooted in the local sound. They were introduced to Kizuki, a shimauta singer from the Amami Islands whose practice involves the traditional folk melodies of the southern Japanese archipelago. She arrived with her sanshin, a three-stringed instrument unique to the region, and played with the band without rehearsal. \"Amami\" and \"Fuji Yama\" both feature her voice and sanshin against Dayes' drumming and the full ensemble, the meeting between the two musical traditions unforced and immediate. The track titles on the pressing appear in both English and Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios. Lacquers cut by Jasmine at Abbey Road.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brownswood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43622529433659,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/a0088304867_10.jpg?v=1781250586"}],"url":"https:\/\/lushliferecords.com.au\/collections\/yussef-dayes.oembed","provider":"Lush Life Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}