Casey Benjamin, a celebrated saxophone and keys player for Robert Glasper, Beyonce, A Tribe Called Quest, and more, has died at the age of 45.
talented saxophone player and sideman who worked closely with Robert Gasper and on records by Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Nas, John Legend, and many more, has died. He was 45.
Though best known for his work on the alto and soprano saxophone, Benjamin was a versatile multi-instrumentalist and daring experimentalist. He wasn’t afraid to layer effects on his saxophones and frequently jumped between synths and keys , often pairing the latter with a vocoder. Experiment, Benjamin offered some insight into his musical approach, saying, “I tend to like to play in places in the music where you would never expect it. And also to put effects on it.
, Benjamin spoke about drawing from his own life and experiences to imbue his music with a distinct emotional tenor. “I play off of a lot of experiences that I had in my life, ever since I was a kid until now, so it’s very unique,” he said. “Everything from not having much as a kid to having my heart broken for the first time to my love of cars and sounds, my travels around the world and meeting people and people dying and losing. All these things.
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