Charles Foldesh (USA)
Drums (e/c)
A native of Prescott, Arizona (USA), Charles Foldesh began playing drums at age ten. Since then, he has obtained a long list of accomplishments. A recipient of the John Coltrane Scholarship, Charles received his Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies and Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, under the instruction of jazz legend Billy Hart.
In addition to studying with Billy Hart, Charles has received guidance and instruction from such remarkable musicians as Dr. Wendell Logan, Donald Byrd, Cedar Walton, Robin Eubanks, Lewis Nash, Greg Bandy, Paul Samuels, Neal Smith, Kenny Washington, Antonio Sanchez, Jamey Haddad, Jason Marsalis, Mel Zelnick, and Marcus Belgrave. In addition to studying at Oberlin, Charlie has attended Berklee School of Music and Skidmore Jazz Institute.