Yussef Dayes

Yussef Dayes
Dayes in 2011
Background information
Born (1993-12-12) 12 December 1993 (age 30)
London, England
OccupationComposer
InstrumentsDrums
Years active2009–present
LabelsBrownswood, Blue Note, Nonesuch
Formerly ofYussef Kamaal
Children1
Websiteyussefdayes.com

Yussef Dayes (born 12 December 1993), is an English drummer and composer who is prominent in the South London contemporary jazz scene.[1]

He is known for his work with keyboardist Kamaal Williams, releasing the 2016 album Black Focus as the duo Yussef Kamaal, and with English singer and guitarist Tom Misch, releasing the 2020 collaborative album What Kinda Music. Dayes released his debut solo album Black Classical Music on 8 September 2023.

  1. ^ Wilkinson, James. "Yussef Dayes Biography, Songs, & Albums". Allmusic. Retrieved 29 June 2023.