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Recent Examples of guitarist
The show also marked their first show since the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte in December of last year.
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026
Two founding members, vocalist/guitarist Barry Johnson and Chase Knobbe, are still in the band, as well as bassist Matt Ebert, who joined in 2010.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Hagar was joined by a slew of friends and fellow musicians, including Belinda Carlisle, Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Jerry Cantrell, and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Performers include Nathan Tokunaga; the beloved local vocal duo Tuck and Patti; Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble with guitarist Ray Obiedo; Miles Smiles, a Miles Davis tribune featuring Essiet Essiet, David Sanchez, Eddie Henderson and Akira Tana; and saxophonist/singer-songwriter Vanessa Collier.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Working with producer-guitarist Andrew Watt, McCartney instead seems dedicated to pitching a new song or two alongside his pantheon of classics.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
The trio, consisting of frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon, lead guitarist Dan Fuson, and bassist and producer Austin Luther, formed in 2022.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 4 June 2026
The film, which premiered at Tribeca Festival June 4, delves into the singer-guitarist’s health challenges.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This experimental collaboration between a Guatemalan cellist and an American guitarist was conceived when Fratti, the cellist, praised Orcutt’s work publicly, prompting the latter to get in touch — the two worked on the album mostly in remote sessions.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026
Two founding members, vocalist/guitarist Barry Johnson and Chase Knobbe, are still in the band, as well as bassist Matt Ebert, who joined in 2010.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Hagar was joined by a slew of friends and fellow musicians, including Belinda Carlisle, Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Jerry Cantrell, and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Performers include Nathan Tokunaga; the beloved local vocal duo Tuck and Patti; Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble with guitarist Ray Obiedo; Miles Smiles, a Miles Davis tribune featuring Essiet Essiet, David Sanchez, Eddie Henderson and Akira Tana; and saxophonist/singer-songwriter Vanessa Collier.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Working with producer-guitarist Andrew Watt, McCartney instead seems dedicated to pitching a new song or two alongside his pantheon of classics.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 June 2026
The trio, consisting of frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon, lead guitarist Dan Fuson, and bassist and producer Austin Luther, formed in 2022.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 4 June 2026
The film, which premiered at Tribeca Festival June 4, delves into the singer-guitarist’s health challenges.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 June 2026
This experimental collaboration between a Guatemalan cellist and an American guitarist was conceived when Fratti, the cellist, praised Orcutt’s work publicly, prompting the latter to get in touch — the two worked on the album mostly in remote sessions.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guitarist
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That would be the drummer, Binzer (Rory Keenan), who sits at the back of the stage, surveys the group and the roomful of revellers, and pliably makes adjustments that keep the party going.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Kourtney shares Rocky with her husband, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Thile will also team with acclaimed jazz and classical singer Cécile McLorin Salvant and pianist Sullivan Fortner on a new version of Kurt Weill’s The Threepenny Opera, which will receive its world premiere at the 2027 Festival.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Frequent collaborators, the acclaimed violinist and pianist perform works by Schubert, Grieg, Ives, Ysaÿe and Ravel in their first joint appearance at Disney Hall since 2010.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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As darkness falls, audiences will witness a live violinist and a stunning canvas of light as memorable moments from the films are reimagined through breathtaking aerial displays set to the iconic soundtrack and dialogue from the films.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Frequent collaborators, the acclaimed violinist and pianist perform works by Schubert, Grieg, Ives, Ysaÿe and Ravel in their first joint appearance at Disney Hall since 2010.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The program includes the church ensemble, harpist Destiny Muhammad’s trio, and a North-meets-South Indo-jazz trio with Carnatic saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan and percussionist Sameer Gupta (who founded RootStock Arts).—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The tenor saxophonist was one of America’s most renowned jazz musicians, embracing tradition and innovation for six decades.—
Matt Schudel,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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Good Grief includes contributions by longtime collaborators drummer Charley Drayton, guitarist Butterfly Boucher, keyboardist Misty Boyce, bassist Solomon Dorsey, multi-instrumentalist Rob Moose and co-producer, recording engineer and mixer Jonathan Low.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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The first time that British keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer Neil Arthur met was around 1981, when Clarke’s then-band, Depeche Mode, was touring with Arthur’s group, Blancmange, as the support act.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The program includes the church ensemble, harpist Destiny Muhammad’s trio, and a North-meets-South Indo-jazz trio with Carnatic saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan and percussionist Sameer Gupta (who founded RootStock Arts).—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Niño remains a prolific, international percussionist-about-town, with recent full-length projects including his collaborative LP with Saul Williams and Carlos Niño & Friends’ Bubble Bath for Giants.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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Torn between toiling away at farmwork, his corrective swimming lessons, and learning music from a local organist — the elderly Michel (Alexandre Astier, Clichy’s former directing partner), who shows him more kindness than most — Christophe’s world gradually widens.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The stadium organist, Dwayne Hilton, played accompanying music and got everyone involved.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The singular jazz ensemble The Curhachestra is led by a trombonist, backed by lap steel guitar, electric bass and drums.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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The Kansas City Symphony concert features jazz vocalist and trombonist Aubrey Logan, with guest conductor Stuart Chafetz leading music by John Williams, Scott Joplin, George Gershwin and Florence Price.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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