Casey Benjamin dead at 45: Grammy-award winning saxophonist played with Beyonce, John Legend and Girl Gaga

Saxophonist Casey Benjamin has died at age 45.

Benjamin, 45, acquired two Grammys during his profession and played for Beyonce, John Legend, Woman Gaga, and with the Robert Glasper Experiment band during his prolific job. 

Benjamin’s administration confirmed his death with the Huffington Article on Monday. A trigger of death was not presented.

Musicians compensated tribute to Benjamin on the internet just after discovering the heartbreaking news.  

Derrick Hodge, a bassist for The Robert Glasper Experiment, honored Benjamin on Instagram.

‘Tonight, I honor a brother. A accurate brother and pal. Casey Benjamin, thank you for inspiring me, for staying a light-weight in my lifetime, and for your unbelievable affect on the audio environment. I will have your smile with me, brother. And we will collectively honor and carry your legacy with us.

‘Can’t get my terms collectively at this second but will echo a handful of of my previous text to you: I’m grateful for you and like you generally! Relaxation nicely, King.’

Lupe Fiasco posted to his Instagram: ‘Rest In Peace Casey Benjamin.

‘I simply cannot even get started to specific the deep gratitude and respect.

‘My deepest condolences to the family, lovers and close friends.’

Questlove recalled Benjamin’s unbelievable expertise as he paid out tribute to the musician on his Instagram with a video clip from his functionality. 

‘Man. Knowing what I know of heritage I rather much know that if you are a portion of Robert Glasper’s world you are an immediate all star.

‘It goes with no saying that the preliminary lineup of the Glasper Experiment was on some Jordan Era 91-93/96-98 Bulls Rings Ish. This clip’s lineup is of @markcolenburg (drums) @dhodgeworld (bass).

‘(it goes without having declaring @chrisdaddydave —-not in this lineup here——is the drum god of drum gods but there was a distinct explanation I chose this clip as an alternative of a Dave inclusive clip but the Glasper/Hodge/Dave lineup alone is monstrous but sadly….

‘It’s to say goodbye to the good Casey Benjamin. Seriously…..damn close to each individual member of this squad was a god in their very own appropriate and I thought of #CaseyBenjamin the Horace Grant of the squad.

‘His existence authorized Glasper the house to do what I believe Glasper does ideal which is paint colors that normally would be a undertaking experienced Glasper experienced the job of top the mission with just one keyboard.

‘It was normally my dream to do the job with Casey whose vocoder work & sax work was just friggin otherworldly.

‘I know I b***h about the condition of music we’re in with snide remarks but I also really like offering credit rating to wherever it is thanks. Just unfortunate to give yet another bouquet of bouquets to a gifted gracious awesome imaginative soul and human being who left the plane right before I bought to report in the studio with him or just before I obtained a possibility to convey to him just just one much more time how intellect blowing his perform was. Rest In Melody Casey.’