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Jack DeJohnette, Horace Silver, Jerry Weldon & Lakecia Benjamin
by Joe Dimino
Kicking off the 932nd episode of Neon Jazz, we dive in with the always electrifying Lakecia Benjamin, joined by Immanuel Wilkins and Mark Whitfield on her powerful new 2025 single “Noble Rise." From there, we journey through a treasure trove of fresh and timeless jazz--unreleased gems from Horace Silver live in Seattle circa 1965, a stirring Chick Corea farewell performance, the haunting beauty of Bill Evans' Haunted Heart, and Charles Mingus captured in full force at Monterey. In between, we ...
Continue ReadingLakecia 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 ...
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