James Casey (musician)
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| Born | 1983 |
| Died | 2023 |
| Nationality | American |
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James Casey was born in metro Washington, D.C., in Takoma Park, Md., Casey’s musical journey began in Phoenix, Arizona. He started playing drums at the tender age of 3, and by 9, he had already embraced the saxophone. After graduating from Desert Vista High School, he attended Berkley College of Music in Boston, where he pursued a degree in music business[1].
Career
Casey started to gain notoriety as a member of Soulive and Lettuce[2]. Casey’s path crossed with trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick at a 2012 Bowlive run at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, N.Y., who would connect him with Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio and invite him to join his solo band, forming a notable horn section featuring Casey, Hartswick and trombonist Natalie Cressman. Casey played extensively with TAB until his death. He also appeared numerous time as a member in Grateful Dead offshoots, Phil Lesh and Friends, and Bill Kreutzman's Billy & The Kids. Casey toured with Meghan Trainer in 2016, performing saxophone and back up vocals[3]. Throughout the course of his career he shared the stage with The Roots, Phish, Anderson .Paak, The Jonas Brothers, Maceo Parker, Carly Rae Jepsen, J.Cole, Leslie Odom Jr., Dave Matthews Band, Sabrina Claudio, Chaka Khan, Wu-Tang, John Legend, Roy Hargrove, Shawn Mendes, 5th Harmony, Billy Strings, and Goose.[4] His solo projects include his band Animus Rexx and his virtual concert company, AuxCord. [5]
Illness and Death
Casey was diagnosed with colon cancer in July 2021[6]. Throughout his treatment he continued to tour extensively and make music. He also became an advocate for colon cancer screening, working with The Colorectal Cancer Alliance to spread awareness as well as nonprofit The Nancy Langhorne Foundation to raise funds for the uninsured to receive free screenings by releasing a charity Christmas EP[7]. Casey passed away on the morning of August 28th, 2023 at the age of 40.[8] His death was met with an outpouring of grief with public tributes by Trey Anastasio, Billy Strings, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Louis Cato, Oteil Burbridge, Goose, his fellow members of TAB, Dave Mathews, Nigel Hall, and many others.[9]
Discography
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References
- ↑ "R.I.P.: James Casey Dead at 40 After Battle with Colon Cancer". Relix Media. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ Deflin, Kendall (2016-12-19). "Getting To Know James Casey: The Saxophonist For Trey Anastasio Band And Meghan Trainor". L4LM. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ Deflin, Kendall (2016-12-19). "Getting To Know James Casey: The Saxophonist For Trey Anastasio Band And Meghan Trainor". L4LM. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ "ABOUT". My Site. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ "auxcord james casey - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ↑ "R.I.P.: James Casey Dead at 40 After Battle with Colon Cancer". Relix Media. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ "James Casey Christmas Album Out Now, Benefits Fight Against Colon Cancer". Grateful Web. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ "R.I.P.: James Casey Dead at 40 After Battle with Colon Cancer". Relix Media. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ↑ admin (2023-08-29). ""A Bright And Brilliant Light": Music Community Remembers James Casey [Photos/Videos]". L4LM. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ↑ James Casey - A Little Something For Everyone, 2022, retrieved 2023-09-01
- ↑ "James Casey Teases First Single and Music Video for "New Bloom" Off 'The Kaua'i Project'". Jambands. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
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