OMG!Two-time Grammy winner died at the age of 45….

He was a renowned saxophonist and a member of the pioneering hip-hop band, the Robert Glasper Experiment. Benjamin won two Grammy Awards and collaborated with notable hip-hop artists such as Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Nas. He was an integral part of the Robert Glasper Experiment.

Benjamin passed away on Monday, his management informed Huff Post. The immediate cause of death was not disclosed. In a heartfelt social media post, bandmate Derrick Hodge expressed his sorrow over Benjamin’s passing. Hodge, along with pianist Robert Glasper and drummer Chris Dave, were all part of the Robert Glasper Experiment. The cause of Benjamin’s death was later revealed to be a pulmonary thromboembolism (blood clot).

“Tonight, I honor a brother… Casey Benjamin, thank you for inspiring me, for being a light in my life, and for your unbelievable influence on the music world,” Hodge wrote. “And we will honor your memory and carry it with us.” Struggling to find the right words, Hodge added, “I’m grateful for you and will always love you! King, rest well.”Benjamin, born in Queens, New York, began playing the saxophone at the age of 8. He later attended the Harlem School of the Arts and the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art, followed by The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music.

Casey Benjamin (10/10/78 – 31/03/24) | Jazzwise

Throughout his career, Benjamin worked with many prominent artists, including John Legend, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Kendrick Lamar, and more. He won two Grammys with the Robert Glasper Experiment, earning Best R&B Album for “Black Radio” in 2013 and Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Jesus Children” in 2015.Many artists and musicians who had worked with Benjamin over the years expressed their condolences on social media.

Casey Benjamin and Mark Colenburg with the Robert Glasper Experiment at  Marcus Garvey Park” by Dave Kaufman - Jazz Photo

“Rest In Peace Casey Benjamin,” Lupe Fiasco wrote on Instagram. “I’m so grateful and respectful that I can’t even begin to say it. I’m very sorry for the family, fans, and friends’ loss.” “Rest in peace Casey Benjamin,” singer-songwriter and composer Sinkane posted on X (formerly Twitter). “One of the best musicians of our time has died. My friend, I will always love and miss you.” Questlove, drummer for The Roots, also praised Benjamin and the Robert Glasper Experiment, saying, “Seriously…..damn near every member of this squad was a god in their own right and I considered #CaseyBenjamin the Horace Grant of the squad.” Questlove added, “Being there gave Glasper the time and space to do what I think Glasper does best, which is paint colors, which would have been hard for Glasper to do if he had to lead the mission with only one keyboard.” He concluded with, “It was always my dream to work with Casey whose vocoder work & sax work was just friggin otherworldly,” later writing, “Rest in Melody Casey.”

Related Posts

After Three Days in the Bush, Locals Finally Learn What the Dog Was Running From

Deciding to bring a dog into your home is not a quick choice. It is a promise you make that lasts a lifetime. You agree to give…

Dignity Over Duty: Why I Lost My Waitressing Gig Feeding an Elderly Biker

My name is Maria Gonzalez, and I’m twenty‐three years old. I work double shifts at Rosie’s Diner so I can pay for my community college classes. Last…

How My In-Laws Mistook My Biker Dad for a Wedding Crasher

My dad’s Harley roared into the country club parking lot just as guests were arriving for my $50,000 wedding. He wore his familiar faded leather vest over…

They Mocked the Janitor Mom, but Her Wedding Speech Amazed Everyone

I’ve always believed that life’s toughest battles yield its greatest victories. Born into hardship, I learned early on that nothing worthwhile ever comes easily. From my youngest…

When City Hall Towed My Harley at Dawn, They Didn’t Count on Old Bikers Fighting Back

They hauled off my Harley at 4AM while I slept . Not some punk kids—my own town cops did it. They unchained the bike that carried me through…

Riding to the Rescue: The Motorcycle Club That Refused to Let Us Fail

I was ready to watch my farm die and let my family go hungry—until, one dawn, forty-seven Harley motorcycles roared up our long driveway in perfect formation….

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *