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Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and guests to perform at 92NY

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On this episode of The Art of the Story, 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.

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

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Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.
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.