Yolande Bavan facts for kids

Yolande Bavan (born June 1, 1942) is a talented singer and actress from Sri Lanka. She became well-known for her work in jazz music and for appearing in films and musicals.

Yolande Bavan's Music Journey

Early Career and Jazz Music

Yolande Bavan started her career by touring Australia and Asia. She performed with a famous band led by Graeme Bell. This helped her gain experience and become a skilled performer.

She is most famous for joining a jazz vocal group called Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. In 1962, she replaced Annie Ross, who had to leave the group because she was not well. With Yolande, the group changed its name to Lambert, Hendricks & Bavan.

Albums with the Group

Yolande recorded three albums with Lambert, Hendricks & Bavan. All of these albums were recorded live, meaning they captured the group's performances as they happened. In 1964, Yolande and another member, Dave Lambert, left the group. This led to the end of the trio.

Yolande also appeared on a TV show called To Tell the Truth in 1962. The singing group performed their song "This Could Be the Start of Something" on the show.

Other Musical Projects

In 1969, Yolande Bavan teamed up with Peter Ivers. They created an album together for Epic Records, which was called Knight of the Blue Communion.

Later, in 1972, Yolande lent her voice to another group. She provided vocals for Weather Report's album, I Sing the Body Electric.

Acting Roles

Besides singing, Yolande Bavan has also been an actress. She has appeared in several musicals, including:

• Salvation (1969)
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1969)
• Michael John LaChiusa's Bernarda Alba (2006)

She also acted in movies. Some of her film roles include:

• Parting Glances (1986)
• One True Thing (1998)
• Cosmopolitan (2003)

Yolande Bavan has also performed in various plays.