Lakecia Benjamin

alto saxophone · New York

An alto saxophonist born in New York, she started out in Latin music (salsa, merengue) and has worked with Clark Terry, Reggie Workman, Rashied Ali and the David Murray Big Band, as well as with Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys. Her album Phoenix (2023) was co-produced by Terri Lyne Carrington; she is nominated for the 2026 Grammy Awards for "Noble Rise".

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Styles

• Current scene (New York, Chicago, worldwide)
• Spiritual jazz

Landmark tracks

• Amerikkan Skin (2023)

Cited in 1 radio episode

• Jun 18, 2026: Le souffle incandescent de Lakecia Benjamin (Deli Express, TSF Jazz, in French)

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