'Phoenix' is the highly-anticipated, expansive next album in the musical evolution of alto saxophonist and composer Lakecia Benjamin, and first for Whirlwind. The album was produced by the multi- Grammy- award winning Terri Lyne Carrington and featuring a star- studded line up of specially curated guests; Dianne Reeves, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Patrice Rushen, Sonia Sanchez, Angela Davis and Wayne Shorter. The band comprises trumpeter Josh Evans, Victor Gould on keys, Orange Rodriguez on synths, drummer Enoch (EJ) Strickland, percussionist Nêgah Santos and bassist Ivan Taylor. Trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr., Rhodes organist Anastassiya Petrova and bassist Jahmal Nichols all join for one track each.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
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Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
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Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
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Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
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Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Giant Day Alarm
Elephant 6 Recording Co
October 10, 2025 -
Original Broadway Cast Buena Vista Social Club Original Broadway Cast Recording [2xLP]
Bmg
October 17, 2025 -
Nate Smith LIve-Action
Naive
September 5, 2025 -
Tom Skinner Kaleidoscopic Visions
International Anthem Recording Co
September 26, 2025 -
Primal Fear Domination [2xLP]
Reigning Phoenix Music America, LLC
September 5, 2025 -
Slipknot Slipknot (Red & Black Marble) [2xLP]
Roadrunner UK
September 12, 2025 -
Sundays Blind [2xLP]
Geffen
September 26, 2025 -
PRESIDENT King Of Terrors (White)
King Of Terrors
September 26, 2025 -
Dropkick Murphys For the People [2xLP]
Play It Again Sam
October 10, 2025 -
Acumen Nation Transmissions From Eville (30th Anniversary)
Distortion Productions
October 10, 2025 -
Arrows in Action I Think I'Ve Been Here Before
Nettwerk Records
September 19, 2025 -
Acopia Blush Response
Scenic Route Records
September 19, 2025 -
Russell Dickerson FAMOUS BACK HOME (Amazon Exclusive)
Triple Tigers/Kimberly Perry LP1
September 5, 2025 -
Michael Schenker Don't Sell Your Soul
Earmusic
October 24, 2025