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Actor Jeff Goldblum is also a jazz pianist with a band called the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025 -
In the early '50s, Jordan moved to New York and married Duke Jordan, who was a pianist for Parker's band.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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After the Red Hook show, the pipers from Connecticut waited for Chaimbeul to sign their albums before piling back into their van.—
Elena Saavedra Buckley,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some leaders recently have succumbed to such efforts and paid the piper, while others have resisted.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
7 July 2025
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The San Francisco-band would be very excited to perform at the Super Bowl in 2026, according to drummer Lars Ulrich.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
19 Aug. 2025
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The Who was also joined by longtime collaborators Jon Button on bass, Jody Linscott on percussion, and, sliding onto the throne occupied by Zak Starkey for nearly 30 years, drummer Scott Devours.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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The event lineup includes flutist Alexander Zonjic, pianist Rick Roe, bassist and bandleader Paul Keller and vocalist Penny Wells.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
17 July 2025
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Style came mainly from soloists — especially the principal flutist Robert Langevin’s shapely contributions — and from the New York Philharmonic Chorus, directed by Malcolm J. Merriweather, which leaned into Ravel’s rich tonal colors.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Washington plays the trumpeter Bleek, a flashy, jazz-loving young man whose talent is always running neck and neck with his penchant for self-sabotage.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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The product of a multinational household — daughter of a West African percussionist and a Swedish designer, stepdaughter of avant-jazz trumpeter Don Cherry — this year's most daring Best New Artist nominee went on to join several abrasive and ear-shattering British punk bands in the early '80s.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The episode explores Freeman's passion for his role and the unique experience of being a sports organist.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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According to longtime team organist Nancy Faust, a few sisters even sat near her on the infamous Disco Demolition Night.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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On Friday, the festival sent off Mary Stolper, the orchestra’s ever-distinguished principal flute, assistant principal percussionist Joel Cohen, violist Patrick Brennan, cellist and frequent CSO sub Linc Smelser, and chorus bass Jan Jarvis, leaving after a remarkable 52 years with the ensemble.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Saxophonist Jerry Weldon joins guitarist Ted Ludwig, Hammond B3 organist Pat Bianchi and percussionist Steve Pruitt at Birdies Cabaret Theater & Lounge, 301 Main St., North Little Rock.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
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The new Material 3 Expressive face picker isn’t currently available to users and may undergo significant refinement before release.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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According to the affidavit, footage shows Chau climbing shelves with a trash picker to reach items on a top shelf, including a full box of AirPod Pros.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 July 2025
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“Fiddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiddler. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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