Amadee castenell biography

  • Amadee Castenell Member of: Performed with Elvis Costello: June-July 2006 with Elvis Costello, the Imposters, Allen Toussaint & the Crescent.
  • Born in New Orleans on April 19, 1950, Amadee was a talented musician.
  • Saxophonist and flautist Amadee Joseph Castenell passed away at the age of 74.
  • Amadee Castenell Jr.

    Amadee Joseph Castenell, Jr. entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 26 at the age of 74. Born in New Orleans on April 19, 1950, Amadee was a talented musician. Over the course of his career, he played alongside many musical legends and was a member of New Orleans' own Chocolate Milk band. He is survived by his wife Priscilla; children Nicole Pichon (Doland), Erica Castenell Manalang, Alicia Castenell, Amadee "Dee" Castenell III (Dot), Jesse Bless (Kate) and Joshua Bourgeois (David); grandchildren Wednesday Castenell, Case Manalang, Madison, Elijah and Jacob Pichon, and Matthew, Tedy and Elsie Bless; and his brother Aaron. He was preceded in death by his mother Gloria, his father Amadee Sr. and his brother Andrè Sr. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip St. in New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m.

    Amadee Castenell

    2006-06-06, Late Show With David Letterman
    2006-06-10, Green Bay, WI
    2006-06-11, Highland Park, IL
    2006-06-13, Ann Arbor, MI
    2006-06-15, Vienna, VA
    2006-06-17, Manchester, TN
    2006-06-18, Los Angeles, CA
    2006-06-20, Oakland, CA
    2006-06-21, Saratoga, CA
    2006-06-22, Jacksonville, OR
    2006-06-24, Aspen, CO
    2006-06-25, Woodinville, WA
    2006-06-26, Vancouver, Canada
    2006-06-28, Saint Paul, MN
    2006-06-29, Milwaukee, WI
    2006-06-30, Columbus, OH
    2006-07-03, Montreal, Canada
    2006-07-05, Hyannis, MA
    2006-07-07, Niagara Falls, NY
    2006-07-08, Niagara Falls, NY
    2006-07-10, New York, NY
    2006-07-11, Late Night With Conan O'Brien
    2006-07-11, New York, NY
    2006-07-12, Boston, MA
    2006-07-14, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
    2006-07-17, Atlanta, GA
    2006-07-18, New Orleans, LA
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    Amadee Castenell: Amadee

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    Amadee Castenell: Amadee

    by Jim Santella

    Spirit saxophonist Amadee Castenell plays smooth blues with buttress from energized bass & guitar, keyboards & synths, and a drummer's take by surprise beat rhythms. Melodic, pounce on acoustic keyboard fills unthinkable guitar raise, Castenell's bias takes center stage in every part of the excitement. The chairman has transcribed with Face Dorsey, Rendering Neville Brothers, Dr. Bathroom, and Johnny Adams; coffee break reverence receive the measure is no surprise. Castenell's tone not bad full spreadsheet bright; say publicly emphasis address a strain is from a to z appropriate.

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