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DIONNE BENNETT & GREG STERLAND QUINTET - Fri 9th Aug @ the Castle. 6.30-7.45pm
Lineup: Dionne Bennett (vocals), Greg Sterland (tenor sax) John-paul Gard (organ), Aidan Thorne (double bass), Liz Exell, (drums) Dionne Bennett is a British/West-Indian singer-songwriter, producer, and radio personality. She started singing and performing live at age 14 and released her first soul single by the time she was 15. She is now internationally known for her unique and diverse vocal style that covers all Afro-culture influenced genres from blues, jazz to rhythm & blues, soul, reggae, drum bass funk, rock & roll, and beyond. During her career she has performed throughout Europe, and has shared the stage with music legends such as Dr. John. Dionne is joined by Saxophonist Greg Sterland ex RWCMD and band leader for the Jonny Bruce Organ Quartet. He cites a wide range of influences including Lester Young, Lars Gullin, Warne Marsh and Joe Lovano and is renowned for his adventurous and melodic style of improvisation.