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Recent Examples of pianist
Laurie Rogers will serve as music director and pianist.
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Formed in Minneapolis in 2000 with pianist Ethan Iverson, The Bad Plus quickly became a singular force in modern jazz.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Tamami Honma is the guest pianist.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Plus, there’s The Promenade, a great spot for afternoon tea (huge throne-like chairs and Chesterfields to sink into, a pianist gently tinkling away and the heady scent of lilies filling the air), a casual coffee or a late-afternoon cheeky glass of Champagne with oysters.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Formed in Minneapolis in 2000 with pianist Ethan Iverson, The Bad Plus quickly became a singular force in modern jazz.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Tamami Honma is the guest pianist.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Plus, there’s The Promenade, a great spot for afternoon tea (huge throne-like chairs and Chesterfields to sink into, a pianist gently tinkling away and the heady scent of lilies filling the air), a casual coffee or a late-afternoon cheeky glass of Champagne with oysters.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pianist
Noun
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The orchestra’s January 2026 concert schedule offers three programs, including a magnificent choral work, award-winning film scores featuring a legendary violinist and iconic masterpieces by Mozart and Beethoven.—
Luis Palomares,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Accompanying Narucki to Los Angeles will be her husband, David Rutherford, and violinist Curtis Macomber and his wife, Judith Sherman.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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In addition to Bell, his collaborators have included vocalist Kevyn Lettau, saxophonist Joe Marillo, guitarist Steve Laury, jazz vocalist Jeannie Bryson and jazz vocalist/pianist Ellyn Rucker.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Trumpeter Adolpho Acosta has anchored the horn section since 2000 and tenor saxophonist Tom Polizer, a veteran of jazz big bands led by Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson, delivers a majority of the solos.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, a founding guitarist in British experimental rock group Black Midi, has died, his family announced Monday.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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News of vocalist-guitarist’s death was shared in a statement posted to his Facebook page by the Weir family and later on the musician’s website.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Waiting in the greenroom was Robert Alan York, a veteran organist who studied classical repertory and improvisation in Paris and also possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the American songbook.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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Anna von Hausswolff, Iconoclasts Some of the hardest rock and roll of the year came from … a pipe organist?—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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The concert will feature flutist Lori Bell and guitarist Ron Satterfield.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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It will be played by flutist Mark Teplitsky, violinist Eric Gratz, cellist Julian Schwartz and harpsichordist Ian Pritchard.—
Deborah Martin,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Jan. 2026
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On March 8, Bello’s teenage son Nigel, a trombonist, performs with his Nigel Bello Band.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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But the New Orleans trombonist didn’t love the results.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
6 Dec. 2025
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Queen Cora, the stage name of drummer Cora Coleman-Denham, whose career includes playing the drums for both Prince and Beyoncé for their Super Bowl halftime performances, hosted the TEC Awards.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Megadeth is a worthy final conclusion to the quartet of ex-Metallica member Dave Mustaine, bassist James LoMenzo, drummer Dirk Verbeuren, and guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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Gutierrez wore a striking red silk gown with a black cape and a spiky headpiece, a look inspired by past highlights in her metal harpist career.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rrban jazz harpist Mariea Antoinette will perform.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pianist. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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