YUSSEF DAYES 8211 Black Classical Music 8211 2LP 8211 Gatefold White Vinyl

2LP-Indie Exclusive Limited Edition White Vinyl housed in a Gatefold Sleevewith embossing and Printed Inners. Celebrated multi-instrumentalist and visionary artist Yussef Dayesis set to releasehis highly anticipated debut solo studio album Black Classical Music, released on September 8th via the revered Brownswood Recordings, Warners and Cashmere Thoughts Recordings. Alongside this, Dayes shares a first taster of the record, the title track Black Classical Music featuring Venna & Charlie Stacey. First single Black Classical Music is an incredible opening statement and entry point to this new chapter. Dayes introduces Black Classical Music in his own words; \”What is jazz? Where did the word derive from? Birthed in New Orleans, born in the belly of the Mississippi River, rooted in the gumbo pot of the Caribbean, South American cultureand African rituals. Continuing a lineage of Miles Davis, Rahssan Roland kirk, Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Louis Armstrong ~ music that is forever evolvingand limitless in its potential. The groove, its feeling, the compositions, the spontaneity, with a love for family, the disciplineand dedication in maintaining the very high bar set by the pantheon of Black Classical Musicians. Chasing the rhythm of drums that imitated one\’s heartbeat, the melodies for the mind and spirit, the bass for the core. A Regal sound for this body of music.\” Black Classical Music is Dayes 19 track debut solo studio album. At every turn, Dayes distinctive drum licks and Rocco Palladinos bass are the sturdy anchors; aided by Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a whole host of honourable features including: Chronixx, Masego, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross and the Chineke! Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians. Yussef Dayes discography is expansive and wide reaching; his rise can be first linked to the Afrocentric quartet, United Vibrations, alongside his two brothers – Ahmad and Kareem – and saxophonist, Wayne Francis. This was followed by the meteorically sucessful, but short-lived duo Yussef Kamaal, with keyboardist Kamaal Williams. More recently, Dayes released Live At Joshua Tree, an EP presented by Soulection, and other solo releases including the live album Welcome To The Hills and Love Is The Message, which was recorded Live at Abbey Road Studios. His list of collaborators is ever-growing and has blossomed to include the finest talents across both music and fashion. From 2020s album What Kinda Music, a collaboration with Tom Misch released on Blue Note Records which charted in the Top 5, to an official remix of Pa Salieus Frontline, on Wizkids Made In Lagos album, plus production for R&B royalty in Kali Uchis and Kehlani and 2022s joint release with Soulection entitled Live At Joshua Tree. The late Louis Vuitton innovator, Virgil Abloh, hand-picked Yussef to soundtrack and curate the LV dinner show for Paris Mens Fashion Week in January 2019, as well as having Dayes perform at the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris and collaborating on many other projects. Tracklist: Side A1. Black Classical Music ft. Venna & Charlie Stacey2. Afro Cubanism 3. Raisins Under The Sun ft. Shabaka Hutchings4. Rust ft. Tom Misch5. Turquoise Galaxy Side B1. The Light ft. Bahia Dayes 2. Pon Di Plaza ft. Chronixx3. Magnolia Symphony 4. Early Dayes 5. Chasing The Drum Side C1. Birds Of Paradise 2. Gelato 3. Marching Band ft. Masego4. Crystal Palace Park ft. Elijah Fox5. Presidential ft. Jahaan SweetSide D1. Jukebox 2. Woman\’s Touch ft. Jamilah Barry3. Tioga Pass ft. Rocco Palladino 4. Cowrie Charms ft. Leon Thomas & Barbara Hicks