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Recent Examples of saxophonist
In addition, saxophonist Kamasi Washington will perform both is 2023 album Fearless Movement in its entirety as well as a set featuring the works of John Coltrane and Miles Davis.
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Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
And after Clarence Clemons died in 2011, it was again reborn in honor of the late saxophonist.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
The 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival lineup was announced at an event featuring saxophonist Joe Lovano, the 2026 artist-in-residence.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Featuring Cohen, saxophonist Tivon Pennicott and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Caesar was also an accomplished saxophonist.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
For a while, Rodin’s father played violin and sang on the vaudeville circuit in Chicago, and Merrill’s uncle Gil Rodin became a saxophonist in bands led by Ben Pollack and Bob Crosby, Bing’s brother.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
An accomplished tenor saxophonist and writer, his connection to the music is so extensive and deep that most of his conversation centers on jazz—his favorite songs, memorable gigs, teaching the music to young people, and, importantly, his friendship with Sonny Rollins.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The program opens with sets by the SJZ U19s youth combo and saxophonist Michael Webster’s group.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 Apr. 2026
And after Clarence Clemons died in 2011, it was again reborn in honor of the late saxophonist.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
The 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival lineup was announced at an event featuring saxophonist Joe Lovano, the 2026 artist-in-residence.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Featuring Cohen, saxophonist Tivon Pennicott and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Caesar was also an accomplished saxophonist.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
For a while, Rodin’s father played violin and sang on the vaudeville circuit in Chicago, and Merrill’s uncle Gil Rodin became a saxophonist in bands led by Ben Pollack and Bob Crosby, Bing’s brother.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
An accomplished tenor saxophonist and writer, his connection to the music is so extensive and deep that most of his conversation centers on jazz—his favorite songs, memorable gigs, teaching the music to young people, and, importantly, his friendship with Sonny Rollins.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The program opens with sets by the SJZ U19s youth combo and saxophonist Michael Webster’s group.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saxophonist
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Dewey is excused from his parents’ anniversary party, given his success as a pianist, but Lois demands that everyone else be present, including Malcolm.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jazz band member Julia Wickless, 17, a pianist, hopes to play in college, but not make music her career.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 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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Vai most recently performed in San Diego in 2024 as a member of BEAT, the ongoing King Crimson tribute band that teams him with Tool drummer Danny Carey and two Crimson alums, guitarist/singer Adrian Belew and bassist and stick player Tony Levin.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The legendary jazz guitarist from Lee’s Summit continues to keep his foot on the musical gas pedal, touring the nation and the world with only a rare day’s rest.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The performance of the Rózsa just missed the 70th anniversary of its world premiere, the DSO then led by Walter Hendl, with the most famous violinist of the day, Jascha Heifetz.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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From the stage of Amsterdam's historic concert hall, violinist Hyunjin Cho and cellist Efstratia Chaloulakou look out over row after row of young faces illuminated by the glow of laptop screens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The trio was soon joined by trumpeter Aquiles Navarro and drummer Tcheser Holmes.—
Steve Donofrio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pianist Vijay Iyer, one of jazz’s most influential thinkers and composers, performs Sunday with a special appearance by trumpeter Adam O’Farrill.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Takaichi is a hard rock and heavy metal music fan and was an avid drummer in her college days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The former Nine Inch Nails drummer claimed such an instance happened at his 2020 wedding between DeLonge, 50, and Reznor, 60.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Performers include clarinetist Anthony McGill, violinists Leila Josefowicz and Geneva Lewis, and the Colburn Orchestra, making its Ojai Music Festival debut.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Mar. 2026
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Legendary clarinetist Benny Goodman hired Peplowski to play tenor saxophone in his new outfit in 1984 after coming out of retirement.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jackson and his band—including guitarist Teddy Kumpel, drummer Doug Yowell, and Peruvian percussionist Paulo Stagnaro—will tour extensively this year across 14 countries, beginning a North American run May 11 at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, New York.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
7 Apr. 2026
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The multidisciplinary arts center in East Palo Alto is launching its inaugural Sunset Concerts series on May 9 with Pete Escovedo, a percussionist known for his work with Santana, Azteca and his own orchestra.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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