Phoenix
Lakecia Benjamin (saxophone), Angela Davis, Georgia Ann Muldrow, Dianne Reeves (vocals), Patrice Rushen, Sonia Sanchez, Wayne Shorter (saxophone)
Awards:
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, February 2023
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Downbeat, Editor's Pick, February 2023
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Presto Recording of the Week, 27th January 2023
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2023
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Stereogum, Best Jazz Albums of 2023
Rhythmically, Benjamin’s songs move coherently from heavy, funky backbeats to zestful swing to Dolphy-like avant-blues, and her punchy, high-energy attack and growling, rasping tone lend authority...
Phoenix
Lakecia Benjamin (saxophone), Angela Davis, Georgia Ann Muldrow, Dianne Reeves (vocals), Patrice Rushen, Sonia Sanchez, Wayne Shorter (saxophone)
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Awards:
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, February 2023
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Downbeat, Editor's Pick, February 2023
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Presto Recording of the Week, 27th January 2023
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2023
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Stereogum, Best Jazz Albums of 2023
Rhythmically, Benjamin’s songs move coherently from heavy, funky backbeats to zestful swing to Dolphy-like avant-blues, and her punchy, high-energy attack and growling, rasping tone lend authority...
About
'Phoenix' is the highly-anticipated, expansive next album in the musical evolution of alto saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin, and first for Whirlwind.
The album was produced by the multi-Grammy-award winning Terri Lyne Carrington and featuring a star-studded line up of specially curated guests; Dianne Reeves, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Patrice Rushen, Sonia Sanchez, Angela Davis and Wayne Shorter.
The band comprises trumpeter Josh Evans, Victor Gould on keys, Orange Rodriguez on synths, drummer Enoch (EJ) Strickland, percussionist Ngah Santos and bassist Ivan Taylor. Trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr, Rhodes organist Anastassiya Petrova and bassist Jahmal Nichols all join for one track each.
Contents and tracklist
- Lakecia Benjamin, Angela Davis
- Lakecia Benjamin, Georgia Ann Muldrow
- Lakecia Benjamin, Patrice Rushen
- Lakecia Benjamin, Sonia Sanchez
- Lakecia Benjamin, Sonia Sanchez
- Lakecia Benjamin, Angela Davis
Spotlight on this release
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Lakecia Benjamin, 'Phoenix'
27th Jan 2023
The saxophonist and composer finds strength in spite of personal trauma and wider social upheaval on her latest album Phoenix, which features contributions from the likes of Wayne Shorter, Angela Davis and Patrice Rushen.
Awards and reviews
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JazzwiseEditor's ChoiceFebruary 2023
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DownbeatEditor's PickFebruary 2023
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Presto Recording of the Week27th January 2023
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Presto Recordings of the YearWinner 2023
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StereogumBest Jazz Albums of 2023
February 2023
Rhythmically, Benjamin’s songs move coherently from heavy, funky backbeats to zestful swing to Dolphy-like avant-blues, and her punchy, high-energy attack and growling, rasping tone lend authority and momentum to the material, which is helmed by a fine rhythm section.
February 2023
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.
