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Recent Examples of organist
The organist even got into the spirit, playing the Olympic anthem before the spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Devon Henderson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Assembled by Young in late 2024, Chrome Hearts consists of guitarist Micah Nelson, organist Spooner Oldham, and the Promise of the Real rhythm section known as Anthony LoGerfo on drums and Corey McCormick on bass.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
The installation of a digital organ designed by longtime Castro organist David Hegarty.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Her late mother, a pianist and organist, taught her piano at an early age.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
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Devon Henderson, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Assembled by Young in late 2024, Chrome Hearts consists of guitarist Micah Nelson, organist Spooner Oldham, and the Promise of the Real rhythm section known as Anthony LoGerfo on drums and Corey McCormick on bass.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
The installation of a digital organ designed by longtime Castro organist David Hegarty.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Her late mother, a pianist and organist, taught her piano at an early age.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for organist
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Music director Bowling, who doubles as pianist and conductor from the center of the stage, the eight other musicians and 20-plus actors arrayed around her, half-jokes how much her hands hurt from rehearsing the stride style that evolved from ragtime.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pidgeon is great, but watching her perform is like watching a pianist who could pull off Chopin be forced to practice scales.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The quartet also features violinist Sindri Lederer, violist Andrea Berger and pianist Antonia Koster.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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But guest violinist Nick Eanet’s instrument too often disappeared in combinations, especially with fairly bold projection from interim principal bassoonist George Sakakeeny.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Redd, a renowned drummer and vibraphonist, had previously performed at the annual Christmas Eve Jazz Jam at the Kennedy Center for more than 20 years.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support for bringing music opportunities to kids – thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tammearu also began playing with her guitarist, Elijah Herchert, and roommate and bassist, Mo Todd.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Such is life for Creed Bratton, who was a lead guitarist and singer for the hitmaking Grass Roots during the ‘60s.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tiu, a Southern California harpist who has graced stages from Seattle to Savannah, recently served as Visiting Principal Harp of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Scottish harpist Maeve Gilchrist, American violinist Mazz Swift and Congolese guitarist Niwel Tsumbu make up the ensemble’s texturally acute international string section.—
Andrew Gilbert,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Orchestra San Antonio started presenting its own orchestral concerts one year ago with a performance featuring trumpeter Pacho Flores.—
Deborah Martin,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The music of trumpeter Davis and saxophonist Coltrane will guide the organization’s second Jazz Mini Festival from Monday to Saturday, April 6-11, at several local venues.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Miles Messier fades into the background as the piano accompanist.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Feb. 2026
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The album was credited to Chick and featured Carey as a vocal accompanist, not the lead singer.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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All of its founding members — keyboardist Sharon Whyte, guitarists Marc Intravaia and Jim Soldi, bassist Rick Nash and drummer Larry Grano — will be returning to the Poway Center for the Performing Arts stage.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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McMurray brought in seasoned musicians like the Atlantic Starr horn section and artists finding their sea legs, like keyboardist Ramsey Embick, who later joined the Pointer Sisters’ band.—
Greg Poole,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Organist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organist. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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