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Casey Benjamin, Ace Multi-Instrumentalist for Robert Glasper, A Tribe Called Quest, Dead at 45


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.

Casey Benjamin, the 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. Many of the artists Benjamin worked with over the years shared tributes, like Lupe Fiasco, who wrote, “I can’t even begin to express the deep gratitude and respect.” And Derrick Hodge, who played with Benjamin in the Robert Glasper Experiment, called the musician “a true brother and friend,” adding, “Thank you for inspiring me, for being a light in my life, and for your unbelievable influence on the music world.

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