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Recent Examples of pianist
The pianist’s name was Liberace.
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Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Enjoy three meals a day at the lodge, including candlelight dinners, and a pianist in the cozy dining room.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The singular jazz pianist Brad Mehldau is remarkable both for his intriguing song choices — including 1990s pop and rock standards — and his transformative skill in playing them.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Such a scenario made headlines in the US last year when pianist Betsy Arakawa, who was married to actor Gene Hackman, was revealed to have died of hantavirus.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Enjoy three meals a day at the lodge, including candlelight dinners, and a pianist in the cozy dining room.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The singular jazz pianist Brad Mehldau is remarkable both for his intriguing song choices — including 1990s pop and rock standards — and his transformative skill in playing them.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Such a scenario made headlines in the US last year when pianist Betsy Arakawa, who was married to actor Gene Hackman, was revealed to have died of hantavirus.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pianist
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Behind her sat a cellist and a violinist, both women hired for the MTV appearance; the other Maniacs appeared only in photos inside the CD booklet.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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The song, performed by violinist Linda Lampenius and vocalist Pete Parkkonen, featured a potentially combustible mix of open flames and a flowing dress.—
Andrew Jones,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Principally, the season hosts the most daring saxophonist of the past decade, the cosmic visionary Kamasi Washington (Music Hall of Williamsburg; July 29-30).—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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Tokunaga was a founding member of the band three years ago, playing alongside veteran Bay Area artists like saxophonist Patrick Wolff and pianist Adam Shulman.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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These guerrilla pop-ups launched the heartland quartet – singer Tyson Ritter, lead guitarist Nick Wheeler, rhythm guitarist Mike Kennerty and drummer Chris Gaylor – into a world of TikToks and Instagram posts, simultaneously cultivating a fan base decades younger than the now-middle-aged rockers.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Vanity Fair caught up with Gaga’s guitarist, Tim Stewart, who was with his kids, after the film.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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The stadium organist, Dwayne Hilton, played accompanying music and got everyone involved.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The stadium organist, Dwayne Hilton, played accompanying music and got everyone involved.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Monette Marino, guitarist Joe Amato, bassist Harley Magsino, drummer Mike Holguin and saxophonist, flutist and harmonica player Tripp Sprague.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn Brown, the orchestra’s principal flutist, will perform excerpts and participate in the Q&A session.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her father was a jazz trombonist and her mother a pianist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wayne Henderson, trombonist for the Jazz Crusaders, had co-produced the debut album, 1984’s Centipede, for Michael’s sister Rebbie with Michael, Tito, and Randy Jackson.—
Greg Poole,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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The core four of bassist John Taylor, frontman Simon Le Bon, drummer Roger Taylor and keyboardist Nick Rhodes still boast pop star cheekbones, coiffed hair and swagger.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The production has secured Mazur’s exclusive life rights, as well as those of Joel’s longtime friend, drummer and video director Jon Small, who is also on board as a consultant, co-executive producer and second unit director.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The singer-songwriter and harpist cruises around Los Angeles on her light, loose, and rootsy new album.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 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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