saxophonist

noun

Definition of saxophonistnext
as in pianist

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Recent Examples of saxophonist Dinner Party, consisting of pianist Robert Glasper, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, and producers Terrace Martin and 9th Wonder, has prioritized consistency from the beginning. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026 Hakim, a genre chameleon who has performed as a sideman for Adrianne Lenker, made a record with the jazz saxophonist Roy Nathanson, and been sampled by T-Pain, has also claimed minimalist icons Steve Reich and Terry Riley as influences. — Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 Even in the prime of his worldwide fame, the legendary jazz saxophonist regularly came home for gigs. — Dan Kelly july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 His father, saxophonist, flutist and vocalist Scott Mayo, performed with Earth, Wind & Fire and Sérgio Mendes. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 For his concert tonight, Wednesday at the all-ages Dizzy’s, Sellers has assembled a talent-rich band that includes Kenyatta, trumpeter Curtis Taylor, bassist Justin Grinnell and fast-rising young saxophonist Kahlil Childs. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Joined by pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris and drummer Nazir Ebo, the acclaimed saxophonist showcased the quartet’s remarkable chemistry through a set of lyrical melodies, intricate interplay and expansive improvisation. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The two attempted to keep talking as they were played off by a saxophonist, which host Druski had warned about earlier in the evening. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 His saxophonist, Dino Soldo, eventually explained to fans that the hitmaker was unwell and wouldn't be able to continue the concert around 40 minutes into the intermission. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saxophonist
  1. pianist
  2. trombonist
  3. guitarist
  4. violinist
  5. trumpeter
  6. drummer
  7. clarinetist
  8. percussionist
Noun
  • Dinner Party, consisting of pianist Robert Glasper, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, and producers Terrace Martin and 9th Wonder, has prioritized consistency from the beginning.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Listen, not every kid is a future concert pianist, Picasso, or Lionel Messi-level soccer star, and that’s OK!
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • 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
  • The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Definition of trombonist
Noun
  • When Curran — himself the guitarist of the band Longface, and a practicing attorney — reached out with the idea that would become Sooper, Ogbonnaya was reluctant at first.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Lead singer and guitarist Marisa Dabice blazed through 10 punky tracks, which, given her strong voice and hooky songwriting, surely converted some early arrivals.
    — William Earl, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of guitarist
Noun
  • There are also guest appearances by Brandi Carlile, Lee Ann Womack, the Jeremy Jordan Ensemble, percussionist Jay Bellerose, violinist Scarlet Rivera, and Taupin’s daughter, Georgey.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
  • Being a pilot has come in handy during his career as a violinist, too.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of violinist
Noun
  • Makeba and trumpeter Masekela accompanied Simon on the Graceland tour despite the controversy.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
  • Guitarist Adam Turay and trumpeter Ryan Easter both come from the jazzier side of the tracks, the former playing with Afro-R&B group the Narcotix, the latter with more out-there units like WRENS.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
Definition of trumpeter
Noun
  • Travis Barker The Blink-182 drummer survived a plane crash that killed four other people in 2008.
    — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In September of 2022, at two tribute concerts for late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, Lee and Lifeson performed together for the first time since Peart’s death, with a revolving crew of drummers.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 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
  • John Douglas — a longtime tech member, percussionist and drummer — replaced Beard in the interim, having done so previously when the veteran drummer underwent an emergency appendectomy in 2002.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Little Feat percussionist Sam Clayton, a Fallbrook resident, recalled in a 2019 San Diego Union-Tribune interview.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of percussionist

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“Saxophonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saxophonist. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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