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Recent Examples of pianist
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.
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Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Nick and Giulietta meet a pianist who lives in a grand villa and is called Mephistopheles, played by Benjamin Clementine, who also composed the elegant score.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Singer-songwriter and pianist Patricia Barber was singing about that same technoskepticism while Spalding was still in high school.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
In 2007, Wesley’s uncle, Odeen Mays, was the house pianist at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in downtown Louisville.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
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Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Nick and Giulietta meet a pianist who lives in a grand villa and is called Mephistopheles, played by Benjamin Clementine, who also composed the elegant score.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Singer-songwriter and pianist Patricia Barber was singing about that same technoskepticism while Spalding was still in high school.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
In 2007, Wesley’s uncle, Odeen Mays, was the house pianist at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in downtown Louisville.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pianist
Noun
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Daring composer Jlin also collaborates with violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain and percussive dancer Leonardo Sandoval.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Blending lyrical sensuality and emotional force, Primavera tells the story of Cecilia, a gifted young violinist raised in an orphanage in 18th-century Venice, whose world is turned upside down by her encounter with Antonio Vivaldi.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
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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Just last week, when the NFL kicked off Week 1 of its regular season, Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick opened up the Bengals-Browns game at Huntington Bank Field.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Neil’s with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sixx’s with the Los Angeles Times — also have their subjects addressing the band’s split with former guitarist Mick Mars in 2022 and the sore feelings and lawsuits that have come out of that.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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It was built in 1954 by mathematician and organist Leland Sprinkle, who spent years identifying which stalactites would produce the right notes.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Monday Summer Organ Festival: The 37th annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, running Mondays through Sept. 1, continues next week with Not-So-Silent Movie Night, featuring organist Russ Peck accompanying the films of Laurel and Hardy.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Lair’s dad was a flutist in the symphony.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 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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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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The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson and harpist Mikaela Davis make guest appearances, alongside Miranda and bassist, Cameron Ralston, who joined the band following the departure of longtime bassist and backup vocalist Peter Hughes last year.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
9 Sep. 2025
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Watch chefs expertly prepare your dinner at Herons, or make a reservation for afternoon tea featuring a live harpist in the lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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Oppenheimer recalls meeting Ramone and that the drummer asked about the family band’s music in Peas and Carrots.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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The drummer playfully taps out a beat to match the roaring engine.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pianist. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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