Listen to thrilling performances by Alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, who won the 2019 Downbeat Critic’s Poll Rising Star Award, Italian guitarist Pasquale Grasso who has been lauded by Pat Metheny as “one of the best guitarists I’ve ever heard,” and Vocalist Samara Joy, winner of the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Contest. Plus, videos from college, high school and youth jazz ensembles. The virtual VJC Emerging Artist Festival is happening Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21.