Black Classical Music (CD)

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.

Track List

1. Black Classical Music (FT. Venna ; Charlie Stacey)
2. Afro Cubanism
3. Raisins Under the Sun (FT. Shabaka Hutchings)
4. Rust (FT. Tom Misch)
5. Turqouise Galaxy
6. The Light (FT. Bahia Dayes)
7. Pon Di Plaza (FT. Chronixx)
8. Magnolia Symphony
9. Early Dayes
10. Chasing the Drums
11. Birds of Paradise
12. Gelato
13. Marching Band (FT. Masego)
14. Crystal Palace Park (FT. Elijah Fox)
15. Presidential (FT. Jahaan Sweet)
16. Jukebox
17. Woman's Touch (FT. Jamilah Barry)
18. Tioga Pass (FT. Rocco Palladino)
19. Cowrie Charms (FT. Leon Thomas ; Barbara Hicks)