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saxophonist

noun

Definition of saxophonist

as in pianist

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Recent Examples of saxophonist Significant moment for konpa Larivière’s tour has unfolded at a particularly significant moment for konpa, which was created in 1955 by Haitian saxophonist and bandleader Nemours Jean-Baptiste and marked its 70th birthday last year. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Following his death, Clemons’ nephew, Jake Clemons, has stepped into his uncle’s shoes as the band’s saxophonist. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 Wednesday is the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. — Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Master saxophonist Joe Lovano will serve as this year’s artist-in-residence. — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Along with Isbell, the lead plaintiffs in the case are David Lowery, who makes music as Camper Van Beethoven; singer-songwriter Guy Forsyth; and prominent jazz saxophonist Ed Calle. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 The real-life jazz quartet from Gelber’s play—headlined by the saxophonist Jackie McLean and the pianist Freddie Redd—performed at length on camera. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 Guests were also treated to a live music production, which included performances by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart and French singer Ana-Maria Desai. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Upon meeting at New Jersey’s William Paterson University in 1987 drummer Joe Farnsworth and tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander forged a relationship that has taken them to the world’s greatest clubs and concert halls. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The orchestra was joined by a special player — pianist Randy Kerber, a studio legend and prolific cinematic composer who performed on the film’s original soundtrack recording.

— Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Violinist Ali Bello and pianist Alec Castro recently shared their talents at New York City Health + Hospitals Jacobi North Central Bronx, filling the halls with soothing music.

— Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of pianist

Noun

The main stage featured local performers including Brass and Boujee, with Kansas City rapper and entrepreneur Kemet Coleman and hip-hop trombonist Kadesh Flow.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
For composer and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trombonist Christopher Crenshaw, that collective spirit is the music’s genius.

— Abraham Swee, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of trombonist

Noun

Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Through 107 career games, Minten’s profile has leaned more toward dependable cello player than virtuoso first violinist.

— Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of violinist

Noun

Also over a memorable weekend in Millennium Park, pianist Robert Glasper, trumpeter Ella Grace and a mayoral proclamation.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
The track featured such pros as guitarist Jeff Baxter, pianist Larry Knechtel and trumpeter Jerry Hey.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of trumpeter

Noun

Everyone in Shudder to Think says Wade got the ball rolling for the band’s reunion, which the drummer acknowledges grew out of his envy watching friends and contemporaries in groups like Velocity Girl and Pavement get back together.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Rush singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson just made sure that their late bandmate drummer Neil Peart will have a permanent memorial in his old hometown.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of drummer

Noun

The ambient dub producer and clarinetist will release Memoria on September 4 via Smalltown Supersound.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
Principal clarinetist Dario Brignoli went in a different direction while playing an arrangement of George Gershwin’s Three Preludes.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of clarinetist

Noun

In 1972, Little Feat expanded to a six-piece that included two Delaney & Bonnie sidemen who were Louisiana natives, bassist Kenny Gradney and percussionist Sam Clayton.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026
Philip Bailey and his son, Oshunde, have been touring together for the better part of 16 years in Earth, Wind & Fire — the band that Bailey, the insanely groovy singer and percussionist, has been a member of since 1972.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of percussionist

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