DAVID KAYODE BIOG David Kayode is a London-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader whose music sits at the meeting point of Yoruba tradition, Afro-diasporic rhythm and contemporary jazz. Raised between community spaces, jam sessions and cultural hubs across the city, he developed a sound that is both deeply rooted and forward- looking, built on groove, improvisation and storytelling. A graduate of Tomorrow’s Warriors, David grew inside a lineage that values community as much as virtuosity. Mentorship, collaboration and musical honesty sit at the core of his practice. His playing carries the warmth of highlife, the intensity of spiritual jazz and the dance energy of carnival, all shaped through a distinctly London lens. Alongside leading his own projects, David has worked across stages, studio sessions and touring bands, collaborating with artists connected to the evolving UK jazz and diasporic scenes. He is also the founder of Purple Collective, a platform dedicated to creating spaces where musicians, dancers and audiences can gather, learn and celebrate together. In recent years, David has stepped back from constant gigging to focus on composing and recording his debut project, Ade Kayode, arriving in 2026. The album explores ancestry, resilience and collective healing through rhythm, improvisation and large-ensemble writing, inviting listeners into music that moves the body as much as it speaks to spirit and memory.