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Recent Examples of percussionist
In March, the band parted ways with percussionist/multi-instrumentalist Jeff Arevalo.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
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, 13 Aug. 2025
Appearing with Fortner and McLorin Salvant will be Emi Ferguson on flute, percussionist Keita Ogawa, Yasushi Nakamura on bass and violone, and Dušan Balarin on theorbo and lute.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
They are accompanied by Vives’ renowned gaitera and percussionist Mayte Montero and Hanlon’s band members Yainer Horta (keyboards), Fabio Pimentel (guitar) and Otoniel Vargas (drums).
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
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, 13 Aug. 2025
Appearing with Fortner and McLorin Salvant will be Emi Ferguson on flute, percussionist Keita Ogawa, Yasushi Nakamura on bass and violone, and Dušan Balarin on theorbo and lute.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
They are accompanied by Vives’ renowned gaitera and percussionist Mayte Montero and Hanlon’s band members Yainer Horta (keyboards), Fabio Pimentel (guitar) and Otoniel Vargas (drums).
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for percussionist
Noun
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Hinds co-founded Mastodon in 2000 with bassist Troy Sanders, guitarist Bill Kelliher, and drummer Brann Dailor.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hermlin was performing as a drummer with another ensemble, not his own orchestra.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The five members — Montesi, Dressler, fiddlers Maggie MacPhail and Julia Homa, and cellist/pianist Giulia Haible — originally met at the Boston Harbor Scottish Fiddle School ten years ago; at the time their ages ranged from 7 to 11.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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For his album release concert Sunday at Tio Leo’s, Sprague will perform with Moore, bassist Mackenzie Leighton and pianist Danny Green.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Roger Hodgson, a posh young guitarist whose post-private school rearing clashed with Davies' own humble origins, wound up gelling with Davies, and Supertramp was born — after a few months under the moniker of Daddy.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody began working together in 1994, initially performing acoustic sets at bookstores and coffee shops in Little Rock.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Numerous generations have looked up to the great tenor saxophonist, who performed alongside John Coltrane in the ‘60s and participated in numerous transcendent dates before his passing in 2022 at 81.—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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An aspiring jazz saxophonist might consider Lawrence University (#312) in Appleton, Wisconsin.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Featured on the album are violinist and violist Macie Stewart, cellist Ben Whiteley, upright bassist Nick Macri, and woodwinds player Hunter Diamond.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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Federal immigration agents reportedly arrested a professional violinist on the same day of his wife's birthday.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Upon their retirements between the 2024/25 and 2025/26 season, harpist Turner and principal trombonist Jay Friedman will be the longest-serving CSO musicians in history, having both joined the orchestra in 1962.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Musical performances included dancing trombonist Jonathan Arons, husband-wife DJ duo Team Ragoza, and DJ Dynamix.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Saxophonist-flutist-vocalist Denson is a gifted jazz-funk veteran, and his band can be relentlessly energetic live.—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Sophia is a flutist in the CHMS band program and picked up bass guitar during the last school year and joined the school’s Jazz Band.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Two years ago, Etienne keyboardist and author Bob Stanley published a biography of The Bee Gees, and a few moments on International reflect the craftsmanship of vintage pop-rock.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Singer and keyboardist Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody began working together in 1994, initially performing acoustic sets at bookstores and coffee shops in Little Rock.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Percussionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percussionist. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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