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organ-grinder

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as in pianist

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Alexander met Clark during his stint in New York, but Farnsworth first played with the pianist at Kuumbwa last year when Zisman recommended him.

— Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Today's listen Grammy- and Oscar-winning pianist Jon Batiste recently released three new albums all at once.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pianist

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Lin, not coincidentally, was also the violinist when Quartet La Jolla was first played 15 years ago.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Accompanying the drones will be a suite of musical scores and dialogue from the films, as well as a live performance by an electric violinist (dressed in a wizard’s cloak) to help amplify the soundtrack.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of violinist

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard brought out surprise guest Max Weinberg during their Saturday show in Queens, just a week after the E Street Band drummer’s son Jay joined the band onstage.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
The blink-182 drummer shared that the late DJ had struggled with his sobriety after the two of them survived a plane crash.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

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An honorary street sign was posted in Chicago's Portage Park last week commemorating silent film organist Jay Warren — real name Dennis Wolkowicz — who died last year.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
This complicated story of mix-ups and mishaps at sea will be accompanied by the pianist and organist Ben Model, who will share keyboard duties with Makia Matsumura throughout the festival.

— Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

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Guests were also treated to a live music production, which included performances by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Live music was provided by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart, and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of saxophonist

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Buckcherry’s current lineup includes Todd as the only original member, Dacanay, guitarist Billy Rowe, bass player Kelly LeMieux, and drummer Francis Ruiz.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says his cancer has returned.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of guitarist

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His father, saxophonist, flutist and vocalist Scott Mayo, performed with Earth, Wind & Fire and Sérgio Mendes.

— Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Elena Pinderhughes, Club Molson Elena Pinderhughes brought her unique blend of jazz, soul and improvisation to Club Molson, showcasing her talents as a flutist, vocalist and composer.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of flutist

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The main stage featured local performers including Brass and Boujee, with Kansas City rapper and entrepreneur Kemet Coleman and hip-hop trombonist Kadesh Flow.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
For composer and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trombonist Christopher Crenshaw, that collective spirit is the music’s genius.

— Abraham Swee, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of trombonist

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