EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 1H 12M
Lakecia Benjamin wanted “to make a record that reflects the reality of right now.”
from The Third Story · host WBGO Studios
Saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin has become one of the most dynamic voices in jazz. In this wide ranging conversation with Leo Sidran she recalls some of her early professional experiences, and how the mentors, heroes, setbacks and aspirations that shaped her journey continue to inform her new album, We Dream.
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