Lakecia Benjamin

'Phoenix' is the highly-anticipated, expansive next album in the musical evolution of alto saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin.

"In an era of making singles that cater to the perceived attention span of the listening public, Lakecia Benjamin shows y'all how to throw down an album - an amazing album, at that. With Phoenix, the alto saxophonist crafts a work themed on positive woman power with the help of producer Terri Lyne Carrington and an amazing cast of contributors." - ****1/2 DownBeat

"Since her 2012 debut Retox Benjamin has been an impressive soloist with the chops to hold the biggest of stages, but, as this accomplished release proves, she has the equally important ability to make records in which socio- political content sits very well with musical nouse. Like the magical creature that is born of the ashes, Benjamin is on metaphorical fire." - **** Jazzwise

"True to her nature, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin keeps the flame to the dynamite on her smoking follow- up to the wildfire of Pursuance...Earthen and defiant, Benjamin carries the old masters in her bones, making such trailblazing barn burners as "Moods" and the quieter but no less defining "Rebirth"." - **** All About Jazz