EPISODE · Apr 20, 2021 · 1H 20M
Yolanda Charles - Life Without a Click-Track (#155)
from Ten Laws with East Forest · host East Forest, Yolanda Charles
Yolanda’s more recent sessions included performing with composer Hans Zimmer beginning with the London concerts in 2014, a European tour in 2016 and a 5 month world tour in 2017. She has also worked on various film soundtracks including “A Knight’s Tale” “Alfie” “Home” “War on Everyone” & “Boss Baby’. In 2018 Yolanda broadened her scope of work accepting engagements with Laura Mvula, Mercury Award nominee Eska, Pianist Tomasz Bura’s Jazz Fusion quartet and as part of the Brian Jackson trio UK Band (Gil Scott-Heron co-writer).A career as a session bassist followed working with artists such as: Paul Weller, Marcella Detroit, Pops Mohammed, Alison Moyet, Desert Eagle Discs, Gabrielle, Robbie Williams, BB King, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltry, Van Morrison, Mick Jagger and recording for Michael Jackson with Jermaine Jackson. Work from 2010 onwards included performing live with Anastasia, Lulu, Heather Small, Natasha Bedingfield, Sinead O’Conner, Daryl Hall, Musical Director for Dave Stewart’s London appearances, in the Live TV housebands for shows featuring Ricky Wilson and Bradley Walsh2017 she also recorded the latest album with British band Squeeze, “The Knowledge” and toured with them in the UK and US through 2017/18/19Yolanda hosts well-reputed jam sessions in Soho at the Spice of Life in London aimed at creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere for musicians; allowing both graduates and professionals to network and experience the playing styles of all contributors.Yolanda has joined Sting’s live band performing throughout the year for Las Vegas residencies and a European tour. She is also writing for new creative projects featuring compositions destined for an eclectic album with her band PROJECT PH. "Possible" - new music from East Forest LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE STREAMING PLATFORM***Join the East Forest Council via the new East Forest Council on Patreon. Monthly Zoom Council, Podcast exclusives, private Patreon live-stream ceremony, and more. Check it out and a great way to support the podcast and directly support the work of East Forest! - http://patreon.com/eastforest ***Catch East Forest LIVE - Pledge your interest in the upcoming East Forest Ceremony Concert events this Spring/Summer 2021. More info and join us at eastforest.org/tour Join the newsletter and be part of the East Forest Council Community. Listen to East Forest guided meditations on Spotify & Apple Check out the East Forest x Ram Dass album on (Spotify & Apple) + East Forest's Music For Mushrooms: A Soundtrack For The Psychedelic Practitioner 5hr album (Spotify & Apple). *****Please rate Ten Laws w/East Forest on iTunes. It helps us get the guests you want to hear. Stay in the East Forest flow:Mothership: http://eastforest.org/IG: https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/FB: https://www.facebook.com/EastForestMusic/TW: https://twitter.com/eastforestmusicPATREON: http://patreon.com/eastforest
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Born in London, England, Yolanda Charles took up the bass at an early age and has worked with music giants Sinéad O’Connor, Hans Zimmer, Sting, Robbie Williams, BB King, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltry, Van Morrison, Jermaine Jackson and many others. Yolanda and East Forest talk about creativity and how to follow the breadcrumbs and work outside the 'click track' of life.
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