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Lakecia Benjamin: The Jazz Trailblazer Redefining the Live Experience
by Steven Roby
Lakecia Benjamin doesn't just play jazz--she lives it. A five-time Grammy nominee, saxophonist, and bandleader, she embodies a whirlwind of sound and soul that redefines the boundaries of modern music. When she talks about her latest album, Phoenix Reimagined (Live), it's not just an exploration of her artistry; it's an invitation to feel the pulse of a genre that thrives on energy, connection, and innovation. “I wanted my audience to get a chance to see how different the ...
Continue ReadingLakecia Benjamin al Padova Jazz Festival 2024
by Angelo Leonardi
Lakecia Benjamin “Phoenix" Teatro Verdi Padova Jazz Festival 2024 Padova 15 novembre 2024 Il consueto ricco programma di Padova Jazz, ha presentato nel penultimo appuntamento il quartetto di Lakecia Benjamin, la sassofonista contralto che ha raggiunto il successo con la personale e appassionante sintesi di jazz coltraniano con elementi di hip hop e rhythm & blues. Da qualche tempo Lakecia aggiunge un impeto celebrativo per la black culture, le donne e la ...
Continue ReadingLakecia Benjamin, Bobby Naughton, and Raymond Scott
by Jerome Wilson
This show features some reimaginings, Lakecia Benjamin reworking her own music, and two contemporary groups revisiting Raymond Scott's novelty pieces. The program also contains work by Bobby Naughton, Josh Berman, and Lena Bloch, among others. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Ken Peplowski “Prisoner of Love" from Live at Mezzrow (Cellar Music) 00:54 New York Trio “How High The ...
Continue ReadingLakecia Benjamin, Milton Suggs, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Ken Peplowski and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Lakecia Benjamin, Milton Suggs, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Ken Peplowski, Addison Frei, Tardo Hammer, Isrea Butler, Brian Landrus, Chris McDonald, John Lee, Markus Howell, Stuart Mack, Alexander Claffy, Kerry Politzer, Lisa Rich, Tim Lin, Irina Zubareva, Ambere Weekes, Eliane Elias, Something Else and more. Playlist Lakecia Benjamin “Phoenix Reimagined" from Phoenix Reimagined (Ropeadope) 00:00 Antonio Adolfo “Night And Day" from Love Cole Porter (AAM Music) 07:17 Patrick Wolff “Some Of ...
Continue ReadingFestival International de Jazz de Montréal 2024
by Mark Sullivan
Various Venues Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Montréal, Canada June 30 to July 4, 2024 This year's official announcement of the headliners of the 44th edition of the festival included André 3000, Norah Jones, Hiatus Kaiyote, Laufey, Robert Glasper, and Orville Peck. This diverse group is notable for departing from the traditional jazz styles the festival has been known for (although they could have also mentioned artists like Joshua Redman or Kenny Garrett, who ...
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