Apr 2, 2024 12:59 PM
Saxophonist, Sonic Explorer Casey Benjamin Dies at 45
Casey Benjamin, the alto saxophonist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer who stamped his distinctive sounds on the…
A celebration is scheduled May 19 in Hartford, Conn., when the city will
dedicate Woodland Street between Albany Avenue and Greenfield Street as
“Jackie McLean’s Way.”
The City of Hartford and the Artists Collective will host an outdoor celebration at the corner of Albany Avenue and Woodland Street, featuring performances by the Jackie McLean/Rene McLean Dynasty Band with Steve Davis, Nat Reeves, Alan Palmer, Eric McPherson and Asante Okeyerema. Other performances include the Lincoln Financial Jackie McLean Youth Jazz Orchestra directed by Rene McLean, The Hartt School Jazz Orchestra and the Artists Collective Repertory Dance Ensemble.
The street dedication coincides with McLean’s 76th birthday on May 17. The dedication ceremony will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the music performance portion of the event will take place in the Artists Collective Theater.
Benjamin possessed a fluid, round sound on the alto saxophone, and he was often most recognizable by the layers of electronic effects that he put onto the instrument.
Apr 2, 2024 12:59 PM
Casey Benjamin, the alto saxophonist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer who stamped his distinctive sounds on the…
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