Yussef Dayes
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About
Drummer and composer with a unique, expressive and characterful style. He was part of the United Vibrations group who produced the 2016 album, The Myth of the Golden Ratio. He collaborated on the jazz-funk project, Black Focus LP, with Kamaal Williams, under the name Yussef Kamaal. In 2021, he had formed the Yussef Dayes Trio and they released the live Welcome To The Hills album. He signed with the Brownswood label, and in September 2022 came out with The Yussef Dayes Experience: Live at Joshua Tree EP.
Before Fame
He was given his first drum kit at the age of 4. At age 10, he began studying under the iconic drummer Billy Cobham
Trivia
His yussefdayes Instagram has 380,000 followers. He posts photos and videos of him performing with his trio band. There is poster art from work he has released and photos of him with friends and collaborators. His yussefdayes Facebook has 80,000 followers. Along with videos of his music, he shares upcoming appearances and tour dates. Spotify has become a hub for his music, and over time he has seen his following on the platform grow.
Family Life
His older brother Ahmad Dayes played alongside him in United Vibrations and influenced Yussef's emerging style. He often features his girlfriend and his daughter on his Instagram.
Associated With
In 2020 he collaborated on the project What Kinda Music with Tom Misch, for Blue Note.
