John Coltranes “Giant Steps “ 300 BPM mistakes an all in honor of John Coltranes birthday .
#libranation
Playing Monterey Jazz festival 8pm Sept 23rd on Coltranes bday !!
OMG I’m on the COVER of DOWNBEAT February edition!!!! I think I’m gonna cry , faint then cry again !! From a little girl from washington hgts to the cover of downbeat !!! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!
Wow!! Best believe Dreams do come true!!! My First Duty as Artistic Director of the Burlington Jazz Festival 2023 … Invite and Introduce the amazing Dr Angela Davis to speak. Never been more honored in my life
Omg I played a impromptu with Herbie Hancock!!!! I tried to get a better picture but my hand was shaking 😂😂Monterey Artist in residence 2023 has officially started .
I’ve been appointed Library of Congress 2023 Jazz scholar I’ll be heading to the library of Congress to enter in my Statement on Jazz. Never in 1 million years would I have dreamed my thoughts would be cemented in American history . I thank god every day for Grace and mercy
Happy Birthday To the Legend John Coltrane ! Thank the creator you were here on earth and left a blueprint for excellence , compassion and determination . A love supreme .
Donna Lee 300 BPM !!! Lord have mercy ! Mistakes and all … Happy Birthday to the legend Charlie Parker your song is still stressing musicians out world wide !!!
John Coltrane !!!!! 3 days away from following the Coltrane footsteps !!! I’ll be making My debut at the legendary Newport Jazz Festival MainStage Friday August 4th 12noon !!!! We’ll be playing music from my new album Phoenix and on holy ground also showing the coltranes love !!
Omg! I met the queen Janet Jackson!!! Front row seats I got to witness Damita Jo , Rhythm Nation , All for you and countless other masterpieces ! She told me I’ll see you again next time on stage 🤯. I almost passed out .Dream come true .She not just a legend she’s the prototype
Tremendous Dream come true News today! Happy to announce I’ve been appointed Artistic Director of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Humbled and honored to take on this position and new step in my career . I am Excited to create a lineup I’m proud of. To God be the glory !
Happy Birthday to the master teacher Mr Wayne Shorter . This picture is the very first time I met you at the Monterey Jazz Festival. And on this day my life was changed . Then I was a side person playing with Gregory Porter , Terri Lyne Carrington was the artist in residence
Dear god my heart just skipped a beat ! I’m overwhelmed with Joy . From never had a cover story in my life to On the cover of 2 of the most famous Jazz Magazines in the same month. Ladies and Gentleman The cover of Uk Jazzwise February edition!! To god be the glory
Chick Corea Spain Shed ! 330BPM !! European tour finished First time in Spain. Of To DC where I’m the 2023 Library Of Congress Jazz Scholar !! To god be the glory !
OMG! Just played with Herbie Hancock and Marcus Miller for International Jazz Day I may Faint !What a time! It Was also amazing to be around this all star cast of artists celebrating music. Sending Major love to our Music Director and Fearless leader Sir John Beasley.
History !!! The library of Congress will enter a statement I write representing Jazz for 2023 into the library . Grateful to be included in history. Today I’ll be interviewing Sonny Rollins for some OG wisdom.
Happy Birthday to Me!! Happy Birthday to me!! It’s been a wild year but grateful for all that’s happened , all that’s happening and another Earthday rotation !! To god be the glory
Colbert Performance is up !!! Jazz on the big screen !! Love to Stephen Colbert , his staff and crew and these amazing artist I got to play 4 nights with !!
Screaming “space is the place , space is the place “ Happy 99th birthday to The Sun Ra Arkestra flame Keeper Marshall Allen . Excited to have him headline Burlington Jazz Festival June 8th!! We shall celebrate then warrior .
Woohooo!! I’ve been voted Alto Saxophonist of the Year 2024 by the
@jazzjournalists
Association ! Feeling Honored and Blessed . 2024 has already been an unbelievably amazing year . Sending Joy, Honor and Respect to all the outstanding nominees and winners !
Thank you universe! I’ve been selected as the 2023 Artist in residence of the prestigious Monterey Jazz Fest! In addition to teaching and performing I’ll also be playing the Gala as a special guest with some hero’s Herbie Hancock , Christain McBride , Dianne Reeves etc TGBTG
Omg What an unbelievable weekend !!! Standing right where John Coltrane stood for my debut Mainstage at Newport Jazz festival !!! I can’t believe all the blessings that are happening this year ,Dream Big and never stop !!! To God be the glory !!!
Can’t even believe I’m writing this but Starting a new chapter ! Heading to DC today I will be the Music Director the NEA Jazz Masters award ceremony . Honoring some of my mentors Gary Bartz , Amina Claudine Myers, Willard Jenkins and Terence Blanchard . Honored!
Todays the day my dreams are made a reality ! My Album “Phoenix is out today“ Produced by the one and only Terri Lyne Carrington.
Guests on the project Patrice Rushen , Dianne Reeves, Sonia Sanchez ,Georgia Muldrow, Angela Davis and Wayne shorter Link
Somebody Stop me from fainting !!! Life is a Dream right now ! From Herbie telling me I sounded great , Angela Davis coming to my show , playing with legendary Terrance Blanchard and meeting alto legend John Handy. All I can say is thank you God !! Love you Tim Jackson !
Today’s the Big Day! My debut Live album “Phoenix Reimagined “ Ft Randy Brecker , John Scofield & Jeff Tain Watts. drops today July 12th ! Starting the album tour off today in Copenhagen! It’s a dream of mine to capture The Joy of performing live .Entering the Phoenix Era .
Tears of Joy!! Stephen Colbert Announced My New Live Album “Phoenix Reimagined “On TV! Single out May 31st and Full Album out July 12th. Special Guests include Jazz legends John Scofield , Randy Brecker, Jeff Tain Watts!This album goes out to all the dreamers
To God be the glory!
We on the Cover !! And named Artist of the Year !!!! Shoutout to Jazzism Magazine !!!! 2023 the year Dreams came alive !! This is our 7th cover in 2023 !! Thank you to everyone on our team and all my supporters. To God be the glory !!
Dang the broken jaw concert 😢. Someone just sent me this video of me playing after my car accident . 3 broke ribs , broken jaw and broken scapula , concussed … GOD IS GOOD!!! In one week we start the 2 month Phoenix tour .
#dreams
#phoenix
#lakeciabenjamin
I just played in front of 18,000 amped up people !All fully engaged rocking out to Love Supreme . Live Music is alive and well! North Sea Jazz fest ,A to Z Jazz Festival .Also did a special guest with Terri Lynn and Brandee younger . Hangs with Jill Scott , Esperanza Spaulding
Dreams are Possible! All in one week Stephen Colbert announced my album on tv , Tiny Desk aired ,NPR all things consider aired, SF Jazz Debut , Apple Music single, and now preparing for a 2 month Canada/European tour ! Grateful , Honored and TGBTG!! See you all on the road
Mindblowing news .Casey came to my middle school and encourgaed me to pursue a career in music.Told me follow my dreams.He was the first musician that greeted me with joy and told me keep practicing everyone thinks you my little sister so you have to blow them away .Rest in power
Just want to say thank you to everyone that’s been encouraging me on here .Sending positive messages , support and vibrations about all the amazing things happening . The music business can sometimes make you feel invisible but as artists we keep going . Love you all !!!
Let’s go !! Excited to announce I’ve been selected as the 2024 Cultural Music Ambassador and first stop is Spain in July . Here’s Spain as fast as I can play it to speed up the time . 390 BPM Spain See you soon! And to god be the glory !!
Standing Ovations first time at New Orleans Jazz Fest!!! We left it all out on the stage !!! Music for the soul and the people ! New Orleans I love you !!! One of the greatest cities in the world !!
Woooohoooooo we are playing Newport Jazz Festival !!!!! First time for me with my own group !!!! Super Excited !!!! the Coltrane lover I am this was definitely on my bucket list !!!!
OMG 2023! Grateful and blessed for all the wisdom and mentorship from these legends Herbie Hancock, Terri Lyne , Ron Carter,Wynton ,George Clinton, Kenny Garrett, Branford and Christian McBride, Dee Dee, Mr Lloyd Terence Blanchard ,Regina Carter, Dave Holland Diane Reeves
OMG I’m so excited! My First International Jazz Day and Its in Morocco. Led by The amazing Herbie Hancock and John Beasley. lLegendary performer list Claudia Acuña, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marcus Miller, Kurt Elling, Jazzmeia Horn, Richard Bona, Melody Gardot! Let’s go 2024 !
Grammy time! I’m truly blessed and honored to be recognized by my peers, and to now be a 3x Grammy nominated artist! “Phoenix” represents my personal journey of growth and recovery from my near-fatal accident. I’m grateful for life, creation and the ability to live out my dreams
Today is a hard day it’s the anniversary of me almost dying in my car accident ! I’m grateful to god to still be alive and able what I love . What a long way I’ve come . To god be the glory
Let’s go! Grammy time ! For your consideration for Best Jazz Instrumental album “Phoenix “
I’ve been blessed to be able to create an album that highlights my recovery from nearly dying . I don’t do art for awards but I’m to grateful be considered . Let’s try to make history
Big News, Big News!! We will be releasing My Debut Live Album “Phoenix Reimagined” !! Special Guests Jazz legends John Scofield , Randy Brecker , and Jeff Tain Watts . This album goes out to all the dreamers . Double single is available on all platforms Today May 31, 2024!!
NYC you touched my soul last night . The outpouring of love and Support by received was mind blowing . Amazing to start the tour off at home. Love to Jazz congress , APAP, and happy 20th to the Winterjazzfest where I got my start . Love you all !!! Here’s to Life and the music
Waking up too a Life size poster of me. Chicago rolling out the red carpet with the revival !!!! Excited to be heading back for the Chicago Jazz festival !!!!
Its cover girl mania over here !!! The CDs been out 4 days and it’s been amazing !! Now we front and center in the Wall Street Journal , and the Guardian in the UK !!! Thank you to everyone that’s been supporting the new record “Phoenix “. I poured my heart and soul into this!!
I’m thrilled to be featured all this week on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the many amazing things occurring in my life .I’m truly blessed to be able to share this experience with my team ,Louis Cato and all the amazing musicians
Super excited to announce we are playing at the Montreal Jazz Festival ! We are also making our Canada Debut! Honored to be playing these Festivals for the first time! June 26 victoria , June 27 Vancouver , June 28 Edmonton, June 29 Calgary , June 30 Ottawa , July 1 Montreal !
We love you John and Alice Coltrane !! Looking forward to going on tour this week!! First date at
@nycwjf
this week at
@citywinerynyc
11pm . Next stop west coast !!
We did it !!! Sold Out DC Jazz Fest !! with Special Guest The Amazing James Morrison
@morrisontrumpet
. Living and loving life playing the music I love while still learning from the greats !!Chicago Jazz Fest Today !!! Let’s go !!!
Happy Birthday !! All dressed up and Going to surprise my Great Grandma that Turns 100 today !! She thinks I’m away in Japan on tour … Thank you for always praying for me and listening to my Saxophone long tones lol .
Yay We Heading to Europe !!!! Let’s go So Excited Heading toEurope tomorrow !!!! See you guys soon . More dates coming soon !
3/17- Warsaw , Poland Jassmime
3.18 Leuven ,BE Leuven Jazz Fest
3.19 Brugge ,BE KAPP
3.20 Bonn ,Germany No Border Fest
3.22 Dudelange,LX We Love Girls
Thank you to everyone for the outpouring of love and support. This has for sure been a traumatizing yet eye opening experience. This was the actual Festivals Driver that was assigned to us in Edmonton . He made wild verbal threats and attempted to try and physically assault me .
After 2 yrs of hard work I’ll be releasing my 4th Album “Phoenix”Produced by Terri Lyne Carrington .
Special guests on the project Patrice Rushen , Dianne Reeves, Sonia Sanchez , Georgia Anne Muldrow ,Angela Davis and Wayne Shorter
OMG I’m about to cry I’m so excited . We are Making a Special Guest Appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert All next week on CBS ! Excited to be joining my brother Louis Cato and crew !! To go be the glory !!
OMG super excited and the best news ever!! As the director of the 2023 Burlington Jazz fest. I am pleased to release the first acts of the festival .The Fest is Free of Charge . Kamasi Washington , Cory Henry, Georgia Anne Muldrow ,Samara Joy ,Dee Dee Bridgewater , Meshell
Omg super excited and Beaming with Joy ! Ive just been asked to Be the Music Director for the NEA Jazz Masters Awards !!!! Congrats to the winners and my mentors Gary Bartz , Terence Blanchard , Willard Jenkins and Amina Claudine Meyers
Screaming with Joy Dreams are possible !!! From the Streets of Washington Hgts NY, to Library of Congress in Washington DC !! Thank you everyone for this awesome week - 2023 Library Of Congress Jazz Scholar
2023 I’m loving you big time !! Just cut my hair and now Terrance Blanchard has called me and asked would I be a special guest with him Dianne reeves , Christian McBride , and Benny Green !!! Never even been in the same room as this man . Here’s to new thangs !!!
Woke up to
#1
Jazz Performance ! Montreal Jazz Festival Debut was Insane !!!! Sending love to all that came out to the show and made my debut special !!! Next UP Europe all of July !! Let’s go ! 📸 David Beckett
Yay Super excited to announce we coming to Asia first time taking Phoenix to Japan and South Korea .
@bluenotetokyo
and
@jarasumjazzfestival
here we come !!!!
New Adventures New Orleans Jazz Fest And Morocco for the first time . On my way to play New Orleans Jazz fest playing With my Band and then to play my First International Jazz day this year in Tangiers Morocco !! Wish me luck
My 1st Grammy weekend is complete! This was one of the most emotional weekends.But im grateful to god for being a 3x Grammy nominated artist , life and ability to keep inspiring and living dreams .Shout-out to Samara Joy, Bryan , Billy Childs, Nicole Zuratis, Meshell on their win
Let’s go We’ve been nominated !!! Happy to announce I have been nominated by The Deutscher Jazz preis awards for best wind instrument international . First award ceremony ever baby Germany here we come !!!! Wooohoooo!!!