Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin sits down with SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard. Benjamin shares some hilarious stories involving Prince and Ron Carter, along with discussing her dream rhythm section, her love of fashion and more.You can catch Lakecia Benjamin live in a special double bill with James Brandon Lewis at the SFJAZZ center on June 7 or you can catch the livestream on Fridays Live, part of SFJAZZ At Home.
SFJAZZ DIALOGUES
Free to SFJAZZ At Home Members. A sit down with the artists featured on Fridays Live, sharing stories and insights behind the music. This conversation is featured in the May 2024 Edition of the SFJAZZ Magazine.
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Patti Austin
Vocalist, songwriter and SFJAZZ lifetime achievement award recipient Patti Austin sits down with SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard. The conversation overflows with warm hearted stories spanning Austin’s career including making her debut at the apollo with the help of Dinah Wash...
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Howard Wiley
“Playing for the people” SFJAZZ Dialogues w/ Howard Wiley
Saxophonist, composer and Resident Artistic Director Howard Wiley sits down with SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard. They discuss Howard’s beginnings at the church and how his experiences there influenced him, the Tex...
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Ms. Lisa Fischer and Ranky Tanky’s Ch...
Singer-Songwriter Ms. Lisa Fischer and Ranky Tank’s trumpeter, composer Charlton Singleton sit down with SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director Terence Blanchard. They discuss the 30 year long relationship between the members of Ranky Tanky, their roots in Gullah music, as well as Ms. Lisa Fischers’ ...
