Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix

“The alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz that is sprinkled with the rich flavoirs of funk and soul—she’s a crafty traditionalist who remains in step with the rhythms of the young generation.” —The New Yorker

Lakecia Benjamin’s newest album PHOENIX was masterfully produced by Terri Lyne Carrington alongside an incredible cast of iconic special guests. This live tour will feature Benjamin’s quartet.

The new album is a deeply personal outing for Lakecia and presents mostly all original compositions and arrangements, solidifying her standing as not just an amazing player but as a formidable composer and arranger. The record continues Lakecia’s legacy work with artists that she respects and has been mentored by. The album was heavily influenced by her experiences over the past two years, and all that she has learned since the release of Pursuance at the cusp of the pandemic.

“This album is a bit of a rebirth for me; it continues the intergenerational legacy work I’ve been doing in the past by featuring guests that have inspired me musically, spiritually, and as a human being. I am painting the picture of reinventing and recreating oneself from ‘the ashes,’ so to speak, although this time using my own compositions as the vehicle. I am excited to be starting a new journey and partnering with Whirlwind Recordings to introduce this album to the world.”