Black Classical Music is the debut solo album by English drummer and producer Yussef Dayes, released on September 8, 2023, through Brownswood Recordings and Nonesuch Records.

The album showcases Dayes' versatility, blending elements of jazz, funk, soul, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. It features collaborations with artists such as Venna, Charlie Stacey, Shabaka Hutchings, Tom Misch, Bahia Dayes, Chronixx, Masego, and more.

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. Black Classical Music (feat. Venna & Charlie Stacey)
A2. Afro Cubanism
A3. Raisins Under The Sun (feat. Shabaka Hutchings)
A4. Rust (feat. Tom Misch)
A5. Turquoise Galaxy

Side B
B1. The Light (feat. Bahia Dayes)
B2. Pon Di Plaza (feat. Chronixx)
B3. Magnolia Symphony
B4. Early Dayes
B5. Chasing The Drum

Side C
C1. Birds Of Paradise
C2. Gelato
C3. Marching Band (feat. Masego)
C4. Crystal Palace Park (feat. Elijah Fox)
C5. Presidential (feat. Jahaan Sweet)

Side D
D1. Jukebox
D2. Woman's Touch (feat. Jamilah Barry)
D3. Tioga Pass (feat. Rocco Palladino)
D4. Cowrie Charms (feat. Leon Thomas & Barbara Hicks)