First call bassist for the likes of BB King, Laura Mvula and Hands Zimmer, Yolanda joins us with her new band Project pH!
Yolanda is well-known to music fans and industry professionals worldwide. In 2020, she was awarded an MBE for her services to music. She has spent her career performing live with artists such as Hans Zimmer, Squeeze, Robbie Williams, and Paul Weller, as well as recording with BB King, Mick Jagger, Dave Stewart, and Queen, to mention a few.
Project pH features a diverse range of musical styles, including beautiful ballads, heavy funk-fusion instrumentals, and modern R&B-influenced soulful tunes. Their musical variety has drawn comparisons to Parliament/Funkadelic, Herbie Hancock's Headhunters, Prince, Yes, and Return to Forever, as well as Don Blackman, John Scofield, and even the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
Expect a mix of heavy funk-fusion instrumental tracks, modern R&B-influenced soulful tunes and beautiful ballads.
Support from funk-fusion band Back Pocket.
Please note this is a standing event
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EVENT INFO
Doors open 7pm, support band on at 7.45pm
Headline act 9pm
TICKETS
Tickets £12 for General admission, £10 for Guildford Jazz Members, £6 full time students/concessions* +£1 booking fee
Please note this event is standing only
* concession tickets apply if you are in receipt of universal credit, income support or job seekers allowance, are registered disabled or are under 18
WHO'S PLAYING?
Yolanda Charles Project pH
Project pH features the skills of London-based guitarist Nick Linnik, who provides a stunning display of highly compelling soloing as the newest member of the band.
Laurie Lowe on drums is known for his work with the Preston, Glasgow, and Lowe trio, as well as a slew of other names in the UK jazz scene.
Pianist Hamish Balfour brings a wide range of experience as a composer and arranger. His training in both classical & jazz, and as a dance music producer, gives him the perfect mix of skills for the band sound.
The voice of the band is provided by the superb soulful delivery of vocalist Paris Ruel.
Support: Back Pocket
Ollie Woods – Drums, Maxim Lavrov – Bass, Kieran Rigby – Keys, Will Good – Sax, Ugo Agbai - Vocals
Back Pocket are a funk-fusion ensemble infusing contemporary jazz influences into groove-based music. Taking inspiration from the likes of Dirty Loops, D’Angelo, and Anomalie, the band put their own spin on a combination of high-energy pieces and neo-soul arrangements.
DIRECTIONS
The Boileroom,13 Stoke Fields, Guildford. Surrey, GU14LS
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