Present at the embryonic stage of the 2010s South London jazz scene, Yussef Dayes is a talented drummer whose expressive and characterful style was first heard by many as part of United Vibrations.
Formed with his brothers Kareem and Ahmad, alongside their friend Wayne Francis II, the act fused Afro-beat stylings with forward-looking jazz and rock elements, gaining acclaim for their second LP, 2016’s The Myth of the Golden Ratio.
That same year brought the release of Black Focus, a collaboration with Kamaal Williams, under the name Yussef Kamaal, that saw them named Best Breakthrough Act at 2017’s Jazz FM awards. In 2018, he released “Love Is the Message,” his first solo single, before What Kinda Music, a collaborative Blue Note LP with local singer/songwriter Tom Misch, reached the Top Five of the U.K. album charts in May 2020.
More Brighton and Hove Listings MORE
Beverly Glenn-Copeland with F*Choir
Beverly Glenn-Copeland performs at Brighton Festival 2026, bringing his distinctive blend of folk, jazz, classical and electronic music…
Patrice Lawrence: The Elemental Detectives
Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence joins Brighton Festival 2026 for a live event exploring her critically acclaimed series The…
State of the Nation: An Evening with Akala
A powerful cultural event in Brighton, State of the Nation sees Akala explore Britain’s social fabric through history,…
Beverley Knight – Born To Perform Tour
Beverley Knight brings her Born To Perform Tour to Brighton Dome, one of the South Coast’s most historic…
Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE bring a powerful night of contemporary hip-hop to Brighton Dome, showcasing two of the…
African Soul Rebels: Les Amazones d’Afrique, Gasper Nali + Support
African Soul Rebels brings a powerful night of music to Brighton Dome, showcasing artists who blend tradition with…
Kiell Smith-Bynoe: Kool Story Bro
Join comedian and actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe for his hit improv comedy show Kool Story Bro, coming to Brighton…
Aurie Styla: Maverick
Comedian Aurie Styla brings his latest stand-up show Maverick to Brighton as part of the Brighton Dome Comedy…