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Recent Examples of saxophonist
He is named after the jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis, after all.
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Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Benitez joins the Kev Choice Ensemble at Yoshi’s on June 26 as part of a powerhouse horn section with 19-year-old Oakland tenor saxophonist Ayo Brame, who’s sold out a series of his own shows at the Jack London Square club.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Following his death, Clemons' nephew, Jake Clemons, took over as the E Street's saxophonist.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The tenor saxophonist was one of America’s most renowned jazz musicians, embracing tradition and innovation for six decades.
—Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 27 May 2026
The last living participant of that shoot was the tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who died on Monday at the age of 95.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Sonny Rollins, legendary saxophonist and musical improviser, died at the age of 95, his publicist confirmed on May 25.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 May 2026
Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
His idol, saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, lived nearby, too.
—William Schomberg, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Benitez joins the Kev Choice Ensemble at Yoshi’s on June 26 as part of a powerhouse horn section with 19-year-old Oakland tenor saxophonist Ayo Brame, who’s sold out a series of his own shows at the Jack London Square club.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Following his death, Clemons' nephew, Jake Clemons, took over as the E Street's saxophonist.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The tenor saxophonist was one of America’s most renowned jazz musicians, embracing tradition and innovation for six decades.
—Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 27 May 2026
The last living participant of that shoot was the tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who died on Monday at the age of 95.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Sonny Rollins, legendary saxophonist and musical improviser, died at the age of 95, his publicist confirmed on May 25.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 May 2026
Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
His idol, saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, lived nearby, too.
—William Schomberg, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saxophonist
Noun
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Music was how my mother—an opera singer, pianist, and educator—taught me to engage with the world.—
Hillary Richard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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One scene sees Sheku perform Mendelssohn’s Song Without Words as a duet with his pianist sister Isata Kanneh-Mason.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The singular jazz ensemble The Curhachestra is led by a trombonist, backed by lap steel guitar, electric bass and drums.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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The Kansas City Symphony concert features jazz vocalist and trombonist Aubrey Logan, with guest conductor Stuart Chafetz leading music by John Williams, Scott Joplin, George Gershwin and Florence Price.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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The show also marked their first show since the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte in December of last year.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
7 June 2026
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Two founding members, vocalist/guitarist Barry Johnson and Chase Knobbe, are still in the band, as well as bassist Matt Ebert, who joined in 2010.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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As darkness falls, audiences will witness a live violinist and a stunning canvas of light as memorable moments from the films are reimagined through breathtaking aerial displays set to the iconic soundtrack and dialogue from the films.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Frequent collaborators, the acclaimed violinist and pianist perform works by Schubert, Grieg, Ives, Ysaÿe and Ravel in their first joint appearance at Disney Hall since 2010.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Things turn even jazzier a couple minutes in, when trumpeter Cees Bruinsma lays down the song’s ruminative central riff before veering off into exploratory flights of fancy.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
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Still, a budding jazz guitarist (Torn was mentored by pioneering trumpeter Don Cherry) joining forces with a rock icon’s sidemen for his recording debut shows a strong independent streak and no small amount of ambition.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Releasing their debut album Ultramega OK via legendary indie punk label SST Records in 1988, Soundgarden quickly came to embrace the punk world’s do-it-yourself mantra, with Yamamoto managing the bookings and money and drummer Matt Cameron printing posters during his shifts at Kinko’s.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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He was then introduced to rock and metal music by his high school classmate, fellow Cuban and future Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Rollins and his two older siblings were all introduced to music early by their father, who was a clarinetist.—
Don Heckman,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 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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Juan-Carlos Chaurand, percussionist for Making Movies and Sin Tope, said soccer has been part of his family’s story for generations.—
J.M. Banks
June 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Several people in creative fields also applied, including actors, creative directors, a percussionist and a sports videographer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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