Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin on growing up in NYC and her upcoming show at 92NY

WBGO | By Pat Prescott

Published April 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM EDT

Pat Prescott talks with Washington Heights-native Lakecia Benjamin about how growing up in NYC influenced her career, her endless collaborations and how Oreos played a key role in her journey.

Lakecia Benjamin Quartet With Special Guests Jazzmeia Horn & Gary Bartz are coming to 92NY on Saturday, May 10th.

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Pat Prescott is a native of Hampton Virginia and a graduate of Northwestern University. After 5 years teaching middle school, she started her radio career in New Orleans, Louisiana at WYLD-FM. After a brief stint at New Orleans legendary rock station WNOE, she moved to New York to host the midday show at former heritage jazz station WRVR. During her 23 years on New York radio, Pat worked at WBLS, WLIB, The National Black News Network and contemporary jazz station CD 101.9.

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