Yussef Dayes - Black Classical Music - LP

2LP

Black Classical Music is drummer Yussef Dayes' nineteen-track debut solo studio album, released in 2023. His drum work and Rocco Palladino's bass are the sturdy anchors, aided by Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), and Alexander Bourt (percussion), alongside a host of guests including Chronixx, Masego, Tom Misch, Shabaka Hutchings, Theon and Nathaniel Cross, and the Chineke! Orchestra.

Features

• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Brownswood Recordings / Nonesuch

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Black Classical Music (feat. Venna & Charlie Stacey)
2. Afro Cubanism
3. Raisins Under the Sun (feat. Shabaka Hutchings)
4. Rust (feat. Tom Misch)
5. Turquoise Galaxy

Side Two:

1. The Light (feat. Bahia Dayes)
2. Pon Di Plaza (feat. Chronixx)
3. Magnolia Symphony
4. Early Dayes
5. Chasing the Drum

Side Three:

1. Birds of Paradise
2. Gelato
3. Marching Band (feat. Masego)
4. Crystal Palace Park (feat. Elijah Fox)
5. Presidential (feat. Jahaan Sweet)

Side Four:

1. Jukebox
2. Woman's Touch (feat. Jamilah Barry)
3. Tioga Pass (feat. Rocco Palladino)
4. Cowrie Charms (feat. Leon Thomas & Barbara Hicks)