Casey Benjamin

American musician (1978–2024)

Born: 10 October 1978
Queens
Died: 30 March 2024
Country: United States
Record labels: CIMP

Biography

Casey Benjamin was a jazz musician who played saxophone, flute, electronic keyboard and voice. Casey Benjamin was born on 10 October 1978 in Queens and died on 30 March 2024. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: CIMP.

Casey Benjamin (October 10, 1978 – March 30, 2024) was an American saxophonist (alto and soprano), vocoderist, keyboardist, producer, and songwriter. He was a member of the Robert Glasper Experiment which won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for their album Black Radio. He was one half of the funk pop new wave duo HEAVy with vocalist Nicky Guiland. Benjamin was also a member of Stefon Harris's band Blackout and worked with numerous artists at the intersection of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, including Roy Hargrove, Betty Carter, Derrick Hodge, Victor Bailey, Kris Bowers, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Q-Tip, Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, Diddy, Heavy D, Consequence, DJ Logic, Wyclef Jean, Bilal, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, and Beyonce. He also worked with rockers Vernon Reid and Melvin Gibbs. In 2011, he was the keyboard/saxophonist for Patrick Stump's live solo project tour. Benjamin was from South Jamaica, Queens, New York City.

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