Caramoor: Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix
Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, a staple artist at Jazz at Lincoln Center, and her quartet are at the forefront of the convergence between jazz, hip-hop, and soul. She was recently voted Rising Star Alto Saxophonist by Downbeat Critics Poll, and Up and Coming Artist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association.
“The alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz that is sprinkled with the rich flavors of funk and soul—she’s a crafty traditionalist who remains in step with the rhythms of the young generation.”
–The New Yorker