Lakecia Benjamin
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Saxophonists · b. 1986

Lakecia Benjamin

Musical artist

Born
20 October 1986
Washington Heights
Country
United States
Record labels
Motéma Music, Ropeadope Records, Whirlwind Recordings
Discography
6 albums

Biography

Lakecia Benjamin is a jazz musician who plays saxophone. Lakecia Benjamin was born on 20 October 1986 in Washington Heights. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Motéma Music, Ropeadope Records and Whirlwind Recordings. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Retox” (2012) to “We Dream” (2026).

Lakecia Benjamin is an American jazz, funk, and R&B saxophonist. Benjamin was born and raised in New York City. She grew up in a Dominican neighborhood in Washington Heights, Manhattan and played merengue, salsa, and Latin music. As a touring musician she has performed with Missy Elliott and Alicia Keys. She has performed on four continents, for President Barack Obama's 2009 Inauguration, and with Clark Terry, Reggie Workman, Rashied Ali, the David Murray Big Band, Vanessa Rubin, and James Blood Ulmer. She started the band Soul Squad to showcase her compositions.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Retox 2012
Rise Up 2018
Pursuance : The Coltranes 2020
Phoenix 2023
Phoenix Reimagined (Live) 2024 · Live
We Dream 2026 · Artwork Records

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Lakecia Benjamin play?

Lakecia Benjamin is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Lakecia Benjamin born?

Lakecia Benjamin was born 20 October 1986 in Washington Heights.

What are Lakecia Benjamin's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include We Dream (2026), Retox (2012), Rise Up (2018), Pursuance : The Coltranes (2020) and Phoenix (2023).

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