pianist
noun
pi·a·nist
pē-ˈa-nist 
ˈpē-ə-
ˈpē-ə-
: a person who plays the piano
especially
: a skilled or professional performer on the piano
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Jazz influences: Herbie Hancock, Kamasi Washington, Norah Jones, Keith Jarrett
Ashley Henry
With Henry, a vocalist/pianist/band leader primarily pounding away on the keys at the piano, this masterful album mostly carries the feel of a traditional jazz ensemble.
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Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The late pianist Nicky Hopkins, record producer Thom Bell and bassist Carole Kaye will get posthumous Musical Excellence Awards.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Three other musicians are getting in via the Musical Excellence Award, as also selected by the board: producer Thom Bell; pianist Nicky Hopkins, a frequent Rolling Stones sideman back in the day; and bassist Carole Kaye, a famous member of the session players’ ensemble the Wrecking Crew.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Prior to the show, Keys was a beloved singer and pianist who has been creating music for well over two decades.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The late pianist Nicky Hopkins, record producer Thom Bell and bassist Carole Kaye will get posthumous Musical Excellence Awards.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Three other musicians are getting in via the Musical Excellence Award, as also selected by the board: producer Thom Bell; pianist Nicky Hopkins, a frequent Rolling Stones sideman back in the day; and bassist Carole Kaye, a famous member of the session players’ ensemble the Wrecking Crew.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
Prior to the show, Keys was a beloved singer and pianist who has been creating music for well over two decades.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pianist
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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pianist. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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