DiscoverThe Sauce with Dawn BurnsEpisode 44: GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist/composer Lakecia Benjamin
Episode 44: GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist/composer Lakecia Benjamin

Episode 44: GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist/composer Lakecia Benjamin

Update: 2025-09-26
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Join Dawn Burns on The Sauce for a conversation with Lakecia Benjamin, a 5x GRAMMY-nominated New York saxophonist, arranger, composer, and educator. Known for blending R&B, funk, and diverse jazz traditions, Benjamin’s warm, resonant tone has drawn comparisons to Johnny Hodges. She honed her craft with legends like Clark Terry and Terri Lyne Carrington and has accompanied acclaimed vocalists including Gregory Porter and Theo Crocker. Discover the artistry of one of today’s most dynamic voices.

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Episode 44: GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist/composer Lakecia Benjamin

Episode 44: GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist/composer Lakecia Benjamin

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