multi-instrumentalist
noun
mul·ti-in·stru·men·tal·ist
ˌməl-tē-ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-tə-list 
-ˌtī-
: a musician who plays two or more instruments
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To achieve Ramona’s lush, orchestral sound, Wilson and Cummings enlisted harpist Mary Lattimore, as well as arranger and multi-instrumentalist Drew Erickson, who has played with Weyes Blood, Mitski, and Lana Del Rey.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
Jazz legend Branford Marsalis, multi-instrumentalist Mark Dover and drummer Chad Wright are guest artists on the album, which is available for streaming or purchase on most major music platforms.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Casey Benjamin, the talented multi-instrumentalist who worked closely with Robert Gasper and on records by Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Nas, John Legend, and many more, has died.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Burns happens to be a multi-instrumentalist who plays the piano, standup bass, saxophone and tuba.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
But that’s what makes the band of songwriters, lead singers, and multi-instrumentalists such a breath of fresh air.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
Drummer Joe Plummer and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Schwartz became full-time members with Willett and Maust around 2014.
—Peter Larsen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
For Canty, a multi-instrumentalist who plays drums in this band, the process is a welcome challenge.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
After the 1985 release of This Is the Sea, Wallinger went on to explore his talents as a multi-instrumentalist by launching the one-man, pop-rock effort World Party.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
Jazz legend Branford Marsalis, multi-instrumentalist Mark Dover and drummer Chad Wright are guest artists on the album, which is available for streaming or purchase on most major music platforms.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Casey Benjamin, the talented multi-instrumentalist who worked closely with Robert Gasper and on records by Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Nas, John Legend, and many more, has died.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Burns happens to be a multi-instrumentalist who plays the piano, standup bass, saxophone and tuba.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
But that’s what makes the band of songwriters, lead singers, and multi-instrumentalists such a breath of fresh air.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
Drummer Joe Plummer and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Schwartz became full-time members with Willett and Maust around 2014.
—Peter Larsen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
For Canty, a multi-instrumentalist who plays drums in this band, the process is a welcome challenge.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
After the 1985 release of This Is the Sea, Wallinger went on to explore his talents as a multi-instrumentalist by launching the one-man, pop-rock effort World Party.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
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