The Yussef Dayes Experience - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents The Yussef Dayes Experience performing live in the KEXP studio. November 27, 2023
Songs:
Raisins Under The Sun 00:31
Turquoise Galaxy 05:45
Chasing The Drum 11:11
Yussef Dayes - Artist, Drummer
Elijah Fox - Keys
Malik Venner - Sax
Alexander Bourt Windsor - Percussion
Rocco Palladino - Bass
Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer & Audio Mixer: Rory Wakefield Pagan
Mastering Engineer: Alex Wharton
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Jonathan Jacobson & Kendall Rock
Editor: Jim Beckmann
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[@TodaysRemedy]

Feel happy to be alive with such wonderful musician. DON'T miss his live when he is playing near you.

[@lalo_wav]

Yussef on drums, Malik on the sax, Elijah on the keys, Rocco on the bass and Alexander on the percussion; thats a huge monster alignment 🙏🏼

[@chrissangster3040]

mf stay sleep on Malik, dude is a really talented producer, in addition to the sax

[@UncleLootDayZ]

These my present day goats right here

[@yannn]

DREAM TEAM

[@thebrysmith3]

For those of you who aren’t aware, that is Pino Palladino’s son laying down that sweet low end smoothness. And if you don’t know who That is, well enjoy your deep dive.

[@errateksines9103]

I already knew Rocco from his work with Yussef, but did not know of his father so thanks for that! Will check him out! 😁

[@Taragron]

Well, thanks :) love to find new music

[@polcat79]

I'm taking that dive right now. Your knowledge is greatly appreciated. Love.

[@mismo358]

Pino is the goat. He just recently been featured with a famous guitarist on tiny desk and bought the vinyl. His work with D angelo was goat for me

[@thebrysmith3]

@@mismo358 For me, it’s got to be his work with Paul Young back in the 80’s. His playing on Paul’s cover of Anne Peeble’s “I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down” is so so good. It could also be why D’Angelo wanted him for that session.

[@victoragun8751]

That guy on keys is really inspiring. Dope band!

[@cotyreed047360]

They ALL are fosho!!!

[@ruioliveira1448]

Besides Yussef, Elijah Fox on keys is also outta of this world

[@ackyhosapon950]

言葉では言い表せないほどのgood vibes ♪ Hello from Japan ❤

[@MenacingTone]

One of the best KEXP performances ever! Love the vibe❤ Music For the Sake of Music!

[@Archieconan]

Someone commented ‘taking jazz into the future’… but this ‘gift’ is happening now… so thanks for jazz of the ‘present’ thanks for the ‘present’!

[@michaelBodhiBhakti]

Correct. The reality is there is no way to identify the true expression of a heart or hearts through music or sound, it's just that. True expression of heart and love. It is Yussef Dayes type of music.

[@FatBoxMedia]

This is an amazing comment

[@thirdeyes9993]

Love their music but they just recreated the sound of 70s. If you are interested the sound of future jazz. Try some nu jazz.

[@aldiwan1591]

@@thirdeyes9993yeah ! Damn right thirdeyes, it reminds me the sound of few acid jazz tracks of the 90’s as well. It’s a kind of a past future 😜

[@alv_dh]

No more questions about this! You said it right bro!! The other day a friend told me "they make no more good music nowadays" y replied: you mean massive industry... but there's great music happening nowadays! Just think Yussef's album was released in 2023❤ love to people reading this. You have a great taste of music guys!🎉

[@metaldetectorists76]

Why does KEXP (like BBC Six Music ) work on so many different multiple levels? Because there is such a wide variety of talented musicians that they introduce us humble listeners to. So many artists we would never have discovered on most mainstream musical channels. Here is another case in point: a talented group of musicians performing truly beautiful and chilled sounds. Love it...

[@chrisgundersen1117]

I listen to KRCL out of Salt Lake City. It’s non-commercial radio with a lot of fantastic people behind it. Same thing for lots of independent radio stations. !! Support your local independent radio station :-)

[@dino_not_dyno]

Yo, put these tracks live as is on Spotify. These mixes are so fucking 🔥

[@louiesimon5292]

I've been drumming professionally most of my life (I'm 63) and Yussef Dayes inspires me like no other recent drummer. I love how he's tuned his side toms here. And that beat on the second track is mind-blowing. His groove and technique are just amazing. This is lovely, groovy, funky music. Music at its best, really. Enjoy. Thank you KEXP, especially your incredible engineers.

[@timevaporwave]

He's fantastic. Excellent fundamentals while being right in the pocket.

[@meredithheath5272]

I know nothing about drums, let alone music - but that drummer, Yussef, seems to become more and more "clean" - by the minute! (Yes, I am aware of him - he's played with many people, including Tom Misch.) Genius band members - ALL!!

[@roomclear]

Taking jazz into the future!

[@Junglesmells]

jazz - jazz = success!

[@MistaAlittlebit]

FINALLY. Thank you to KEXP for bringing us the greatest music and musicians on the planet

[@royowich]

They are all fantastic musicians but man Rocco is going for new heights. Drums and bass are complement each other perfectly, gj on the sound engineering!

[@deromil4298]

godDAMN elijahs synth on turquoise galaxy!! such a banger

[@2jerrysapp560]

Listen to this all hours of the day. Brings serenity to my soul

[@flyingcheff]

Oh my goodness, this is so lush and gorgeous - and incidentally, SO much better than the last thing that came on my KZbin auto-feed - I couldn't reach the remote because I had a lit acetylene torch in my hand, welding - (Kygo, Live from Trolls tongue; ack! So pedestrian.) I'm so grateful for KEXP. They totally save the day and music in one fell swoop!

[@polcat79]

Not a single "Dayes" goes past where im not listening to one of their tracks.. They're in all my playlist's. This way my ear drums are guaranteed a blessing where ever i am . Nothing but love.

[@robertalexander2478]

One of my favorite albums of this year!!! Peace from the Southside of Chicago

[@xtomastoutx]

THE MESSI OF DRUMS

[@japas]

THE DRUMS OF MESSI

[@nikhilvatsa1156]

One of the best drummers right now, had the pleasure to see him live in mumbai in 22

[@meredithheath5272]

Wow! And, in Mumbai!!!

[@2WheelsGood]

that's a smooth ass band

[@comradeq2493]

Real shit

[@cseymour88]

I have listened through this five times now, each time focusing on a different performer and man, let me tell you this is such an incredible lineup. Each of these musicians brings so much talent and nuance to this performance. It really is about as good as music gets.

[@patrickr12342]

Yussef and rocco and the stuff gets hot and juicy, so good. One of the funkiest rythem sections on earth. Amazing appetizer, for more!!!🎉❤😊🎉❤😊🎉❤

[@eddystew2143]

Can't beleive i once was lucky to witness these guys play live with also Veena on the sax , the craziest thing was the price of the ticket (it was about 3$)

[@rayakojuice]

These mfs cold af

[@Sebastien_21]

Elijah Fox is a f..king legend🔥🔥🔥

[@auzunay]

Shout out to audio engineer Kevin Suggs!

[@TPD45]

Love the smooth switch from Raisins Under the Sun to Tioga Pass

[@bobsmith12345]

elijah fox is wild on those keys

[@goodnoyz]

Always immensely proud to see Yussef on his amazing journey Such a great talent from a wonderful family. Much love

[@Barney-ii1no]

I heard him years ago and knew he would do big things

[@Xai-ju3ro]

that section around 11:45 for sure is so beautiful only us as musicians know that tuning our instruments can be an artform.. love what he's doing with those heads and integrating them into the drumset ---- it's like that drumline drum as timbales for the drum set.. genius

[@sleepypeanut2657]

Saw these boys at the Royal albert hall and it was fantastic

[@dennispage707]

Been in and out on jazz for 50 years. Best I’ve heard in many many years. London scene on it.

[@karenperezfarelas6750]

Me lo encontré cruzando la calle aquí en CDMX antes de su presentación, fue una experiencia maravillosa escucharlos en vivo. VAN CON TODO YUSSEF❤

[@meredithheath5272]

This is just Gorgeous!!!

[@ryantakach1478]

the textures elijah creates are always so nice. drop the prologue preset pack!

[@WhiskeyDelta33]

Soo much talent its mind boggling! These guys should be a hit everywhere...soo glad I found this new gem of a band!

[@stefanbotha4609]

Astonishing musicianship 🔥 Humble and all round wholesome vibes in that room 👏🏽

[@veryvulgar1524]

The London jazz scene is making this genre modernized and accessible.

[@Junglesmells]

they took the Jazz out of the music and now people like it. Turns out people like repetitive, bland music and not actual Jazz

[@moreroids_morehemorrhoids]

@@Junglesmells bro didnt listen

[@marioberacko22]

@@Junglesmells i wouldnt say this is bland and repetitive

[@WhiskeyDelta33]

​@@JunglesmellsIt's a mix of different genres and not just jazz! It's diverse and beautiful, and deep. These guys are creative in nature! People don't realize how much talent this takes. I wonder what you listen to for music, enlighten me!

[@jacoblarrinaga4910]

jungle smells might be going a bit over the top, but I do agree this is a weird reduction of jazz. I love everything Yussef Dayes and his gang makes, but in regards to true forward thinking jazz in the harmonic sense this is probably not it, I would look into Brad Meldhau's Mehliana for that.

[@sagat666]

I'm three minutes in, and, as a fellow UK resident, Yussef, smash the groove kid* I see you, Robert Glasper and Aaron Frazier, and one undecided, together, as one solid unit*

[@WjC00LEY]

Every recording is dynamic/unique and live shows are even better!

[@FedericoDiazSparta]

10/10 thanks for bringing the Yussef Days EXPERIENCE it truly is a pleasure KEXP

[@5amJones69]

Been with him since united vibrations. Wicked group!

[@oliverortizterrazas]

saludos desde Mexico

[@N8CRE8]

Elijah Fox 🎹 🔥

[@abiolaolayinka2023]

So nice to see more people enjoying Venna, Elijah and Yussef ✨

[@Natures-Void]

Y’all need to come to Wisconsin and show these people how to play! Peace and Blessings🙏🏾

[@janerikborge]

Another excellent recording. Kxep sound engineers did it again.

[@BlueHopi144]

Fantastic band i discovered a few months ago . Their inspiration & Talent is unique , smooth & incredible .

[@tariaseal800]

Chasing the drum sounding incredible

[@aphroka22]

yesss

[@sidsmiff]

Amazing. It never ceases to make me smile that great music is still bursting out of England 🙂.

[@trevorbsmith716]

Not sure how this group could possibly keep getting even tighter but every new thing they release gives me more chills than the one before... truly breathtakingly beautiful! Seeing them live one day is at the top of my bucket list, I wish they came closer to me in Buffalo,NY on their tour. 🙏 Keep speading that love and magic🙏

[@markusw9286]

The drumming. The keys playing.. And that BASS sound is out of this world!!

[@anthonyfox477]

Bass sound is so full and subby but also clear. Any idea how he's achieving that?

[@markusw9286]

@@anthonyfox477 I looked up the bass he is using, it's an active bass but i'm not sure that's the only reason the sound is that good. The bass he is using is a Yamaha BB1100S, for amp I have no idea. Edit: I did some digging, he us using a Aguilar amp+cab, unsure which model/-s, but i think the subby part comes from the active pickups in the bass. Edit2: I believe he is using a Aguilar DB751 Amp+Aguilar DB851 Bass Cab.

[@anthonyfox477]

@@markusw9286 my man!

[@mixikpixi6123]

Dude i never heard bass sound like this, Its awesome!

[@guertom11]

Probably suboctav pedal

[@CDMESD]

This is always dope to watch.

[@drumdragon]

Fantastic! Amazing to see Yussef on some stateside media! KEXP you the best. Sounds phenomenal. Top of my bucket list to see these wonderful humans in the states.

[@bosundborg5895]

really want to comment, but can't find words that possibly could fit this... love, human, universal, amazing music. The London scene is really extra ordiairy. Thank you KEXP and Yussef Dayes!

[@Jefa_Adili]

As the Car has to have one driver at a time; Yussef Dayes may be "the leader or the Artist" of this, but all those brothers shine and easily could be "the leader or the Artist" of this band, i mean it could be Elijah Fox on Keys or Malik Venner on Sax or Alexander Bourt Windsor on Percussion or Rocco Palladino on the Bass, all are great.

[@guillermomartinezcoello6508]

Magistral, gente magnífica.

[@MoonmanSpacejam]

This will be watched over and over again by many throughout the years to come. Incredible ❤

[@Junglesmells]

you're right! "remember when the media convinced thousands of people that elevator music was Jazz?" "oh yeah all that UK Jazz stuff?" "yeah"

[@phillblake6829]

Loved united vibrations never knew he was in that band ❤

[@1lonzo]

This is amazing

[@mismo358]

Elijah fox is one of the best rn. He produce for a lot of the famous artists rn but he will put out beautiful sonic gifts just piano music in Wyoming. London is teaching in all music levels rn from Jacob Collier. Oscar Jerome. Jordan Rakei. To Lianne La Havas.

[@rafverheyen5458]

Yussef and band conquering the world with their top notch vibes!! Got the Cd and double vinyl!

[@GoodMusicGoodMood]

My man on keys is doing work 💪

[@mclismoscow]

Got into the groove, couldn't come back! Awesomeness of this performance is on the next level of "jazzy" side of music. There is a modern groove, classic vibe and there is no need in genres definition or cliché comparison to enjoy it. I can hear pure love for music and sound 🤩

[@tonyferru]

Saw them twice in Miami, what a time to be alive with this BEASTS giving us such a powerfull music.

[@wendiled9463]

Hell ya!! ..Gotta get Alpha Mist stateside for a tour.. Much Love 🙏💓

[@veezyh]

My ears are blessed.

[@xanadu7978]

Maestro

[@davidhoward2901]

Good music for good people

[@catharticedc]

Phenomenal ❤

[@cotyreed047360]

Wow!!! Amazing!! My new obsession!!!

[@brujocaban]

jazz for the soul man 🎶

[@ToomasLubja]

Amazing drummer!

[@thesophisticated.project]

What a live 🥁 thank you so much for this incredible performance 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RobertWashington-qb2ry]

Just seen Yussef live last night in Cincinnati Ohio…baddest cat out there…his band is amazing too..a must see!!

[@Jamko1970]

Incredible artist! Saw him twice in Detroit.

[@user-du1yk7uk9v]

Jazz-Fusion of nowadays is the only genre that is at the level of the belle epoque of modern music (60's 70's and 80's). It would be great that also other genres like disco-funk rock pop soul would regain the quality they had .

[@crieseasily]

I need to see them play live at least once

[@Mr1fobos1]

Wonderful music! Thank you!

[@Calla57]

Besser geht nicht Enjooy❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeffpenley1287]

Please put this session on vinyl! 🔥🔥🔥

[@renannonato2047]

love it!!! great job killas - big up from brazil!!

[@andstr4150]

So stoked to wake up to see a new set. Always take time out of my day to sit down pour a beer and watch. As a guitar player, i hope he has Mansur back soon

[@David-lt7kl]

This is off the charts people .. Sublime stuff .

[@user-tx9iw5vy6n]

Невероятная музыка . ребята вы дарите радость и спокойствие в этом сумасшедшем мире. Спасибо большое!!!

[@alexdik17]

I wonder why this world is so crazy?

[@user-ju4rp4mn9n]

@@alexdik17 возможно потому, что при капитализме иначе быть не может? В мире где важны только деньги - нет места людям. Ну или можно тыкнуть пальцем в любую страну и сказать - это все они. А мы хорошие. And im wonder - how many trolls at the world....

[@alexdik17]

@@user-ju4rp4mn9n yeah, sure. Remind me, where are you from, you so russian speaking?

[@BlueHopi144]

@@alexdik17 relax and enjoy the music . If he wants to write in Russian , let it be . They are fighting the right battles to kick the Deep State invasion .

[@lewiji]

That shuffle on track two hoooooo

[@HarryKline79]

Yessss some Purdie/Porcaro madness there

[@MrSphinxster]

Yussef has such a great vibe. Always tight, huge groove.

[@andrewthomas-woolf6150]

How did I miss that. Been keeping an eye out (or so I thought), and I know Yusuf has some festival in August, but all I want is this goodness

[@INFANANFIELD]

เดือดมากๆ​ จะหลับแต่อยากฟัง

[@troyjlandry]

Ahhh so good man ❤❤❤

[@DK00758]

Excellent, fantastic 👌

[@Deus7447]

The keys, the keys, oh the keys!

[@Parrudera2]

Perfect

[@SK-fc4vx]

Great Performance! Thank you!

[@973ultima]

11:33 yussef straight up taking the wheel mid concert 🔥😮‍💨🔥

[@pedrofalcob]

Groove between 8:35 and 11:00 is just phenomenal.

[@ponkusjr]

superb set guys, Elijah you rock

[@aramiwalkermusic2065]

This got me out of bed when I was feeling low!! That sax sounds like the warm waters in Bahia !!! Thank you for sharing keep our music moving forward