Fri 24 October 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Team GB: The Ginger Bennett Quintet

at Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre

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Following their 2022 sold-out theatre debut, Songs from my Soul, Bennett & Knight return to the stage with CHOUETTE. A musically wry, owl’s eye view of today's world presented through song and spoken word.

CHOUETTE has storytelling at its heart; Ginger reflects on growing up in ‘80’s Lewisham and on today's affairs in a way that is often funny but always deeply personal and emotionally honest. Whilst, Frances's compositions draw on a variety of musical influences to illustrate these unique stories and provide a rich auditory canvas for Ginger's intriguing lyrics.

Ginger Bennett reaches out to her audience with warmth and humour. Her spontaneous, edgy and topical chat blends perfectly with finely crafted song-writing and a brilliant five-piece band. Inspired by luminaries like Donny Hathaway and Gregory Porter, Bennett & Knight's songs range from 'Undoing' exploring the dark legacy of slavery , to the romantic whimsy of Daisy Dance’s unseen and unrequited love and their touching tribute Lewisham's Mr. Pink.

Come ready to ponder life, laugh and restore your soul with some stunning new music.

Tickets 12.50 + 75p booking fee

"One of Kent’s great secrets’ (Jazz on the Beach)"

"... So, so thoroughly talented' (BBC Radio Kent)"

Bennett and Knight perform their music as part of a wonderful quintet

Ginger Bennett - Vocals

Frances Knight - Piano

Matt Miles - Sax/ Flute

Alex Keen - Upright Bass

Jonathan Ward - Drums

Ginger Bennett

Ginger fronts powerhouse funk/soul troupe Project F. This professional party and function outfit is essential for any seriously fun occasion. Ask Ginger to shake your party with choice funk and soul classics and Ginger's high energy antics will really make your party pop! Ginger now also performs with as Team GB, small form soul jazz and blues sets with guest musicians. and the amazing nine piece full force KD Dance orchestra as well as singing and performing in her own shows with chat and original music <a href="http://www.gingerzedhead.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gingerzedhead.co.uk</a> <a href="https://www.projectf.co" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.projectf.co</a> <a href="https://www.kddanceorchestra.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.kddanceorchestra.com</a> insta @gingerbennett

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Bennett & Knight

Bennett & Knight perform a wonderful mix of heartfelt originals and well loved covers from Aretha Franklin to Gregory Porter. This lovely duo expand to Trio and Quintet adding Upright Bass, Flute and Drums. -- Ginger Bennett -- “One of Kent’s great Secrets’ – Jazz on the Beach “Wonderful Voice” – BBC Radio Kent. Ginger Bennett is a regular performer at The Canterbury Festival and Pizza Express, London and is well known locally as a vibrant and exciting performer delivering a very intimate performance. -- Frances Knight --- Jazz musician/composer/writer, FK began her apprenticeship by playing gigs around London and going on to study at the Guildhall School of Music. FK’s projects have been eclectic and diverse, ranging from jazz and blues through to improvised music and Argentinian Tango. She has worked extensively in theatre, both on the small stage and at the National Theatre. She has her own record label, Mandeville Records, with tracks played on the BBC, Jazz FM and Europe-wide. Mandeville releases have featured clarinet legend Tony Coe and Stevie Winwood sideman Paul Booth. She has also recorded albums with the late Hugh Hopper of Soft Machine. Vocals - Ginger Bennett Piano - Frances Knight Bandcamp: gingerbennett.bandcamp.com Website: www.gingerzedhead.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/GingerZedhead

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