SAXOPHONIST James Casey was widely known for working alongside the Trey Anastasio Band.
On August 28, 2023, it was reported that James sadly passed away at the young age of 40.
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Who was James Casey?
James Casey was an American musician born in Washington, DC, but raised in Phoenix, Arizona.
James showed an early interest in music playing drums at only 3 years old and by 9, playing the saxophone.
James received a bachelor's degree in music business at the Berklee College of Music.
Following his college career, he went on to move to New York City to pursue a career in music.
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James got his big break as a musician in 2012 when he collaborated with trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick at the 2012 Bowlive Run.
This interaction landed James a gig working for the Trey Anastasio band.
Apart from playing instruments, James also produced and released his own music including his holiday album called A Little Something For Everyone.
What was his cause of death?
On August 28, 2023, a statement was released on James Casey's social media account confirming his death.
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The saxophonist had been suffering from a two-year-long battle with colon cancer.
"It is with profound grief and a broken heart that we confirm the passing of James Casey," read the statement.
"He died peacefully in the early morning of August 28, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family. James persevered through his colon cancer battle for two years, and it was the honor of his career to release solo music and perform during that time.
"James brought joy to everyone around him and his legacy will live on, both through his music and the advocacy work that's become so integral to him."
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Did James Casey play for any bands?
After moving to New York, James had often traveled between the Big Apple and Los Angeles because he was high in demand.
Some artists James played for include:
He also performed for his own band called the Animus Rexx and his virtual concert company, AuxCord.
