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Recent Examples of saxophonist
Other artists that delivered winning Day 1 performances included saxophonist-vocalist Grace Kelly and Latin jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O, featuring saxophonist Jeff Lederer, exudes enough joyous holiday spirit to illuminate any setting.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
At the end of the band’s main stage set Saturday, Frasco called out saxophonist Sam Kelly, a Dolores, Colorado native who had been subbing in the band.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
An aspiring jazz saxophonist might consider Lawrence University (#312) in Appleton, Wisconsin.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
After dinner was a high-spirited dance party, which featured live performances from a saxophonist.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O, featuring saxophonist Jeff Lederer, exudes enough joyous holiday spirit to illuminate any setting.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
At the end of the band’s main stage set Saturday, Frasco called out saxophonist Sam Kelly, a Dolores, Colorado native who had been subbing in the band.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
An aspiring jazz saxophonist might consider Lawrence University (#312) in Appleton, Wisconsin.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
After dinner was a high-spirited dance party, which featured live performances from a saxophonist.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saxophonist
Noun
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Cherdack Sherman, a professional vocalist, pianist and guitarist, is a graduate of Miami Killian High School.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a 2014 Journal Sentinel interview, Wilson described himself as a different kind of pianist than Liberace, and not as technically skilled.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Wofford is very likely the only pianist who played with both Fitzgerald and cutting-edge trombonist and electronic music innovator George Lewis, as well as with Sergio Mendes and Quincy Jones, James Moody and Harry Nilsson, Zoot Simms and John Klemmer.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 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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Chris Dreja, the co-founding rhythm guitarist and later bassist of the Yardbirds, has died, reports The New York Times.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
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Allegations about who this other woman could be have centered on a young guitarist who has performed with Urban, Maggie Baugh.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s no orchestra, just one violinist, and most of the music is prerecorded — though the voices are, of course, very live and very big.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The launch of Crescendo was celebrated on Tuesday morning at the Southbank Centre with a special performance from violinist and TikTok creator Esther Abrami (pictured above), who is on the panel of experts that will be selecting the inaugural cohort.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Top San Diego trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos will lead the band at this tribute concert.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Alternating standards with original tunes, the ensemble includes tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson, trumpeter Eddie Henderson, and drummer Lenny White (a member of the original project).—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In September, Charli married George Daniel, the drummer of the band 1975.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The second part of the verse gets real specific, while mentioning her now-husband 1975 drummer George Daniel.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The show is underscored by a talking drum (played by percussionist Munir Zakee), story-forward movement, and a radical sense of play.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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Here, cocktails take center stage, along with a sushi counter that serves crudos, nigiri, maki and more, while DJs and percussionists provide musical accompaniment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Peninsula Symphony concert Peninsula Symphony opens its 77th season Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell’s Heritage Theatre with a program featuring flutist Demarre McGill and conducted by Lara Webber.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saxophonist. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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