Amadee castenell biography
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Amadee Castenell
- 2006-06-06, Accumulate Show Board David Letterman
- 2006-06-10, Green Laurel, WI
- 2006-06-11, Elevation Park, IL
- 2006-06-13, Ann Arbour, MI
- 2006-06-15, Vienna, VA
- 2006-06-17, Metropolis, 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 Apostle, MN
- 2006-06-29, City, WI
- 2006-06-30, City, OH
- 2006-07-03, Metropolis, Canada
- 2006-07-05, Hyannis, MA
- 2006-07-07, River Falls, NY
- 2006-07-08, Niagara Waterfall, NY
- 2006-07-10, Pristine York, NY
- 2006-07-11, Late Superficial With Conan O'Brien
- 2006-07-11, Additional York, NY
- 2006-07-12, Boston, MA
- 2006-07-14, Cuyahoga Waterfall, OH
- 2006-07-17, Besieging, GA
- 2006-07-18, Creative Orleans, LA
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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.
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Amadee Castenell: Amadee
by Robert Spencer
More groove-laden contemporary jazz from Allen Toussaint's NYNO. Amadee Castenell plays a gritty R&B tenor (and flute on “Angels"), backed by a funky ensemble consisting of Toussaint's piano on four tracks, pianist Chuck (not Charlie) Chaplin on three others (he also plays Fender Rhodes on one), the smooth synthesizers of Larry Sieberth, Scott Goudeau on guitar, David Barard on bass (seven tracks), Chris Severin on bass (the other five tracks), Russell Batiste on drums (five tracks), Bernard “Bunchy" Johnson on ...
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Amadee Castenell: Amadee
by Jim Santella
Tenor saxophonist Amadee Castenell plays smooth jazz with support from electric bass & guitar, keyboards & synths, and a drummer's back beat rhythms. Melodic, with acoustic piano fills and guitar doubling, Castenell's tenor takes center stage throughout the session. The leader has recorded with Lee Dorsey, The Neville Brothers, Dr. John, and Johnny Adams; her reverence of the melody is no surprise. Castenell's tone is full and bright; the emphasis on a melody is quite appropriate.
Bill Summers supplies a ...
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