Phoenix – Lakecia Benjamin

Phoenix by saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin was released on January 27, 2023, via Whirlwind Recordings. Produced by Terri Lyne Carrington, the album features an ensemble blending trumpet, piano, synthesizers, drums, percussion, and bass. It is further enriched by guests such as Dianne Reeves, Georgia Anne Muldrow, and Patrice Rushen in both instrumental and vocal roles, alongside the spoken voices of Sonia Sanchez, Angela Davis, and Wayne Shorter—whose presence anchors the record in a tradition spanning contemporary jazz, soul, and spoken word.