Saxophonist David Kayode’s commanding tenor sound blends Yoruba tradition, carnival energy and contemporary jazz into a distinctly London sound that moves bodies and evokes ancestral stories.

A Tomorrow’s Warriors Emerging Artist, mentored by Gary Crosby OBE and Camilla George, David has already performed with the Gary Crosby Sextet in the acclaimed Mingus Moves series, toured internationally with Moses Boyd, and collaborated with artists including Ni Maxine and Osibisa.

Spring 2026 saw the release of his debut EP, Ade Kayode, a set of recordings that were instantly picked up by radio, including JazzFM, BBC3, and One Jazz.

Tomorrow’s Warriors presents

David Kayode

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“Some vibrant sounds from an emerging artist I've really enjoyed hearing from Tomorrow's Warriors. Tenor saxophonist David Kayode is developing a really distinctive sound infused with Afrobeat and straight ahead.” - Soweto Kinch, ‘Round Midnight, BBC Radio3

“…all of the ingredients to become a genre defying classic” - THE VOICE, review of Ade Kayode

This performance is part of Tomorrow’s Warriors’ Warriors Rise initiative, which sees the acclaimed jazz talent development organisation support three emerging Warriors’ artists build a UK tour, securing gigs, and providing tour planning and marketing mentoring. Warriors Rise is supported by Music Venue Trust and the PRS Foundation Talent Development Network Partner initiative supported by PPL.

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