Lakecia Benjamin’s ‘Noble Rise’ is out June 27

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   NEW SINGLE: Lakecia Benjamin’s ‘Noble Rise’ is out June 27, 2025 via Ropeadope
June 4, 2025
5x GRAMMY Nominee Lakecia Benjamin Ushers In A New Era on “Noble Rise”, New Single featuring Immanuel Wilkins, out June 27, 2025
The Phoenix era — encompassing that 2023 album and its 2024 live counterpart, Phoenix Reimagined — has been good to Lakecia Benjamin.
Stemming from a car accident that nearly claimed her life, Phoenix netted 3 Grammy nominations for Best Instrumental Composition, Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and Best Jazz Performance — with Phoenix Reimagined matching it in the latter two categories. None other than Stephen Colbert announced Phoenix Reimagined, live on air, with the alto saxophonist and composer herself guesting in the Late Show Band.
But Benjamin — much like her heroes John and Alice Coltrane, who she memorably paid tribute to with 2020’s Pursuance — has never been content to rest on her laurels. “We’re not just rising from the ashes anymore—we’ve done that,” Benjamin proclaims, “Now, we’re stepping into a season that honors every side of who I am: the survivor, the sovereign, the storyteller. This is a more regal era—rooted, radiant, and fully claimed.”
The first offering thereof is “Noble Rise” — a simmering collaboration with fellow alto voyager Immanuel Wilkins, who released his acclaimed third album for Blue Note, Blues Blood, in 2024. Less a saxophone battle than a meeting of the minds, the track features Benjamin’s core band as well as guitarist Mark Whitfield.
Benjamin was drawn to Wilkins for many reasons — his Philly roots, his control of his image, his mastery of the instrument at a young age. “I was looking to showcase where Immanuel and I are at in our careers — some of the similarities, some of the differences,” she says. “And to highlight getting knocked down, but striving, trying to get through.”
“Noble Rise” is a riveting introduction to Benjamin’s new chapter. We’re leaning into a more regal expression,” There’s a sense of heroic elevation“The ashes are no longer her origin story—they’re her foundation. Benjamin now creates from power, not pain.”
The launch of “Noble Rise” coincides with the continuation of her international tour, as well as two key performances on the West Coast – on June 13, Lakecia will perform at the SF Jazz Festival and on June 14, she will make her debut at the world famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Her European tour dates will see her make stops in Germany, Slovenia, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and Netherlands. She will return to the Newport Jazz Festival main stage in August.

Pre-save “Noble Rise”, releasing via June 27 Ropeadope, here. 
Full Tour Dates:

June 14 – SFJAZZ Festival, San Francisco, CA
June 26 – The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
June 27 – Fillin Festival, Saarbrücken, Germany
June 29 – Festival Lent, Maribor, Slovenia
July 3 – Ravenna Festival, Ravenna, Italy
July 5 – Alba Jazz Festival, Alba, Italy
July 6 – Love Supreme Festival, Brighton, UK
July 7 – Brosella Festival, Brussels, Belgium
July 9 – Canarias Jazz y Más, Las Palmas, Spain
July 10 – Canarias Jazz y Más, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
July 11 – Funchal Jazz Festival, Funchal, Portugal
July 13 – North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam, Netherlands
July 20 – Greater Hartford Jazz Festival, Hartford, CT
August 3 – Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI
August 9 – NOMA Festival, Omaha, NE
August 31 – Detroit Jazz Festival, Detroit, MI
September 26–27 – Joy of Jazz Festival, Johannesburg, South Africa
December 10 – Special Guest Appearance with the Frankfurt HR Bigband, Darmstadt, Germany
December 12 – Special Guest Appearance with the Frankfurt HR Bigband, Frankfurt, Germany
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	NEW SINGLE: Lakecia Benjamin’s ‘Noble Rise’ is out June 27, 2025 via Ropeadope June 4, 2025 5x GRAMMY Nominee Lakecia Benjamin Ushers In A New Era on “Noble Rise”, New Single featuring Immanuel Wilkins, out June 27, 2025 The Phoenix era — encompassing that 2023 album and its 2024 live counterpart, Phoenix Reimagined — has been good to Lakecia Benjamin. Stemming from a car accident that nearly claimed her life, *Phoenix* netted 3 Grammy nominations for Best Instrumental Composition, Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and Best Jazz Performance — with *Phoenix Reimagined* matching it in the latter two categories. None other than Stephen Colbert announced Phoenix Reimagined, live on air, with the alto saxophonist and composer herself guesting in the Late Show Band. But Benjamin — much like her heroes John and Alice Coltrane, who she memorably paid tribute to with 2020’s Pursuance — has never been content to rest on her laurels. “We’re not just rising from the ashes anymore—we’ve done that,” Benjamin proclaims, “Now, we’re stepping into a season that honors every side of who I am: the survivor, the sovereign, the storyteller. This is a more regal era—rooted, radiant, and fully claimed.” The first offering thereof is “Noble Rise” — a simmering collaboration with fellow alto voyager Immanuel Wilkins, who released his acclaimed third album for Blue Note, Blues Blood, in 2024. Less a saxophone battle than a meeting of the minds, the track features Benjamin’s core band as well as guitarist Mark Whitfield. Benjamin was drawn to Wilkins for many reasons — his Philly roots, his control of his image, his mastery of the instrument at a young age. “I was looking to showcase where Immanuel and I are at in our careers — some of the similarities, some of the differences,” she says. “And to highlight getting knocked down, but striving, trying to get through.” “Noble Rise” is a riveting introduction to Benjamin’s new chapter. We’re leaning into a more regal expression,” There’s a sense of heroic elevation“The ashes are no longer her origin story—they’re her foundation. Benjamin now creates from power, not pain.” The launch of “Noble Rise” coincides with the continuation of her international tour, as well as two key performances on the West Coast – on June 13, Lakecia will perform at the SF Jazz Festival and on June 14, she will make her debut at the world famous Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Her European tour dates will see her make stops in Germany, Slovenia, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and Netherlands. She will return to the Newport Jazz Festival main stage in August. Pre-save “Noble Rise”, releasing via June 27 Ropeadope, here. Full Tour Dates: June 14 – SFJAZZ Festival, San Francisco, CA June 26 – The Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA June 27 – Fillin Festival, Saarbrücken, Germany June 29 – Festival Lent, Maribor, Slovenia July 3 – Ravenna Festival, Ravenna, Italy July 5 – Alba Jazz Festival, Alba, Italy July 6 – Love Supreme Festival, Brighton, UK July 7 – Brosella Festival, Brussels, Belgium July 9 – Canarias Jazz y Más, Las Palmas, Spain July 10 – Canarias Jazz y Más, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain July 11 – Funchal Jazz Festival, Funchal, Portugal July 13 – North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam, Netherlands July 20 – Greater Hartford Jazz Festival, Hartford, CT August 3 – Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI August 9 – NOMA Festival, Omaha, NE August 31 – Detroit Jazz Festival, Detroit, MI September 26–27 – Joy of Jazz Festival, Johannesburg, South Africa December 10 – Special Guest Appearance with the Frankfurt HR Bigband, Darmstadt, Germany December 12 – Special Guest Appearance with the Frankfurt HR Bigband, Frankfurt, Germany from https://lydialiebman.com Edited by snobb - Yesterday at 3:45am