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Yussef Dayes
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Yussef Dayes is an English jazz drummer, composer, and record producer born in South London on December 12, 1992. Known for his work with keyboardist Kamaal Williams (Yussef Kamaal's 2016 album Black Focus) and collaborations with Tom Misch, he released his critically acclaimed debut solo album Black Classical Music in 2023, which won the Best Album Ivor Novello Award in 2024. Widely recognized as one of the most electrifying live performers of his generation, Dayes blends spiritual jazz funk, broken beat, and global sounds with technical prowess and emotional intensity.Browse all performers