Black Classical Music

by Yussef Dayes

Black Classical Music cover art

Positioned as a sprawling manifesto of the contemporary London jazz scene, this massive solo debut from the virtuoso drummer honors the deep lineages of Black musical tradition. The nineteen tracks effortlessly navigate through heavy funk grooves, spiritual jazz improvisation, and sweeping orchestral arrangements alongside an impressive list of guest collaborators. It places rhythm entirely at the forefront of its compositional focus.

Genres

  • Jazz Fusion

Tracklist

  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
  6. The Light (feat. Bahia Dayes)
  7. Pon di Plaza
  8. Magnolia Symphony
  9. Early Dayes
  10. Chasing the Drum
  11. Birds of Paradise
  12. Gelato
  13. Marching Band (feat. Masego)
  14. Crystal Palace Park (feat. Elijah Fox)
  15. Presidential (feat. Jahaan Sweet)
  16. Jukebox
  17. Woman's Touch (feat. Jamilah Barry)
  18. Tioga Pass (feat. Rocco Palladino)
  19. Cowrie Charms (feat. Leon Thomas and Barbara Hicks)