Yussef Dayes – Black Classical Music [Vinyl]

Double vinyl LP pressing. 2023 release. Black Classical Music is Yussef Dayes’ nineteen-track debut solo studio album. His drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the sturdy anchors, aided by Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a host of 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.

Tracks

– Disc 1 –
1 Black Classical Music
2 Afro Cubanism
3 Raisins Under the Sun
4 Rust
5 Turquoise Galaxy
6 Light
7 Pon Di Plaza
8 Magnolia Symphony
9 Early Dayes
10 Chasing the Drum
– Disc 2 –
1 Birds of Paradise
2 Gelato
3 Crystal Palace Park
4 Presidential
5 Jukebox
6 Woman’s Touch
7 Tioga Pass
8 Cowrie Charms