Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin on creating a mood and facing your fears

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin on creating a mood and facing your fears SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Last year saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin had an idea- Take the songs from her most recent album, "Phoenix," reimagine them, and then play them live for a studio audience. DETROW: Legends like trumpeter Randy Brecker and guitarist John Scofield - it was a bold move, but bold can describe a lot of Benjamin's career. She got three Grammy nominations last year for "Phoenix," and now the gigs are plentiful, including, the other day, one at NPR's Tiny Desk as we celebrate Black Music Month. LAKECIA BENJAMIN AND MELODIE RAY: Let's go searching and clinging to your fears.