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Lakecia Benjamin

Duration: 1 H
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Lakecia Benjamin is one of the leading figures in contemporary jazz. This year, she received two Grammy nominations—for Best Instrumental Album and Best Jazz Performance—bringing her total to five nominations to date. She has built her career as a saxophonist, collaborating with artists such as Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Macy Gray, The Roots, and Gregory Porter. Her solo albums, including Rise Up (2018), Pursuance (2020), and Phoenix (2023), have received critical acclaim and established her position on the global jazz scene. Phoenix earned praise from prominent music outlets like The New York TimesThe Guardian, and DownBeat, and she was named Alto Saxophonist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. Her music blends elements of classic jazz, funk, hip-hop, and contemporary socially engaged poetry, delivering energetic and compelling live performances.

Lakecia Benjamin, alto sax, MC, vocals • Oscar Perez, piano, keyboards • Elias Bailey, double bass • Quentin Baxter, drums


TICKETS
pre-sale price (until Julne 19, 2025) • 16 EUR
regular price (after June 20, 2025) • 21 EUR
For high school and university students, a discount of 5 EUR applies to each ticket.

Opening hours
The LGM Box Office is open from Tuesday to Friday between 11 am and 1 pm, on Wednesday and Friday also between 4 pm and 6 pm, on Saturday between 9 am and 12 pm and an hour before each event.
Where are we
Vojašniški trg 2, 2000 Maribor
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