bandleader

noun

band·​lead·​er ˈband-ˌlē-dər How to pronounce bandleader (audio)
: the conductor of a band (such as a dance band)

Examples of bandleader in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hutchings, who has been an authoritative bandleader in the past, is more a savvy studio auteur here, alongside co-producer Dilip Harris. Evan Haga, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024 But the major news is, in fact, about a jazz artist: trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis will be returning to the 200-seat Blue Note as a bandleader for the first time since 1991. Gary Graff, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2024 Batiste also served as bandleader on CBS’ The Late Show With Stephen Colbert for seven seasons. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024 The trio and the jazz bandleader have shared songs and stages, including a three-song set at New York’s Winter Jazzfest in 2019 that sparked the flame for a full album from the foursome. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024 The beloved Los Angeles jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader will release his follow-up to 2018’s Heaven and Earth on May 3 via Young. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2024 The Charlotte singer and bandleader did somewhat famously perform with his jazz outfit The Soul Alliance on one of Summerfest’s stages last June. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2024 For Pyros works great because Perry is the bandleader. Peter Larsen, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2024 With the help of bandleader Will Goodman, the object of her shipboard romance that Lena believes might become a more permanent relationship, she is ensconced in Harlem with his friends. Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bandleader was in 1869

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“Bandleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bandleader. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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