Song Review: Darryl Yokley Doesn’t Let Mere Technique to Become the Pure Focus of His Playing

Darryl Yokley – Mines of Diamonds, Crimson and Gold

Darryl Yokely is not solely a masterful saxophone player, but also a skillful songwriter and arranger. His recent single is a beautiful track named “Mines of Diamonds, Crimson and Gold”, and it is a song loaded with stunning melodies and deep meaning. The track is one of the highlights of Darryl’s recent studio effort, the album “Pictures at an African Exhibition”. While the record is expected to be released on April 20th, 2018, the single stands out as a fantastic preview of what people can expect from this wonderful release. The sound of this song blurs the lines between classic jazz and world music, making for a direct complex and innovative feel. While Darryl’s sound is quite sophisticated, his music remains straight-forward and readily appealing, with a particular focus on gripping melodies and intriguing arrangements that lure the listener in perfectly.

Find out more and listen to “Mines of Diamonds, Crimson and Gold” via the artist’s official profile on Bandcamp:

https://trrstore.bandcamp.com/track/mines-of-diamonds-crimson-and-gold

Darryl Yokley – Ubuntu

“Ubuntu” is a driven, direct and forward-thinking new single from talented Jazz saxophonist Darryl Yokely.

The track has an elegant, warm and sophisticated production that recalls some of the best golden age jazz records, particularly due to the organic feel and tone of the performance. Darryl’s approach to saxophone is spontaneous, yet highly technical. While this talented performer doesn’t let mere technique to become the pure focus of his playing, he also loves to put a truly genuine emotional component in his music. The drumming on this cut is particularly exciting, with a vibrant and edgy feel, denoting a lot of creativity.

“Ubuntu” will be featured on the artist’s upcoming album “Pictures at an African Exhibition”, which is scheduled to be released on April 20th, 2018.

Find out more and listen to the single directly from the artist’s page on Bancamp.com:

https://trrstore.bandcamp.com/track/ubuntu

Check out Darryl’s interview.

Connect with Darryl:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darrylyokleymusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/darrylyokley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrylyokleymusic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Yolance2
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/darryl-yokley

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