Lakecia Benjamin

Saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin has become one of the most dynamic voices in jazz. In this wide ranging conversation with Leo Sidran she recalls some of her early professional experiences, and how the mentors, heroes, setbacks and aspirations that shaped her journey continue to inform her new album, We Dream.

Saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin has become one of the most dynamic voices in jazz. She tells Leo Sidran about one of her first professional experiences, and how the mentors, heroes, setbacks and aspirations that shaped her journey continue to inform her new album, We Dream.

Favorite Things host Pat Prescott with Dianne Reeves and Lakecia Benjamin.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, Lakecia Benjamin talks about the importance of Gary Bartz and how her New York roots helped shaped her career

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin in conversation with Pat Prescott.

WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with Jazz at Lincoln Center's Jason Olaine about the 2025 Jazz Congress

On this episode of The Art of the Story, saxophonist, composer and arranger Lakecia Benjamin is excited about the 2024 BRIC JazzFest

WBGO's Emily Springer talks with saxophonist, composer, and arranger Lakecia Benjamin about her upcoming performance at the BRIC JazzFest

The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.

Jonathan Chimene and Mark Sheldon share photos from the 2023 Newport Jazz Festival, that featured Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, Christian McBride and many others.