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saxophonist

noun

Definition of saxophonist

as in pianist

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Recent Examples of saxophonist 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 Live music was provided by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart, and French singer Ana-Maria Desai. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 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 This will be the saxophonist’s SummerFest debut as both a composer and performer. — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 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 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

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Noun

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
But it was filled with quicksilver, roller-coaster displays of virtuosity and the sly humor Lutoslawski and fellow Polish composer and pianist Andrzej Panufnik brought to their Paganini variations in its original 1941 iteration.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 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

Dogstar features guitarist and lead vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and Reeves, who plays bass, according to a press release from Hollywood Casino Aurora on Thursday.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 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 guitarist

Noun

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
Live music was provided by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart, and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 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

For the arena version of the tour, Styles and his airtight band, led by fan-favorite drummer Sarah Jones, are situated in the center of an oval.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Dogstar features guitarist and lead vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and Reeves, who plays bass, according to a press release from Hollywood Casino Aurora on Thursday.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 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

Bofill is a Cuban percussionist and composer, well known among musicians of his generation.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Hiding behind a friend carrying a guitar, Goodman settled in behind percussionist Juma Sultan and was assumed to be a member of the sprawling film crew that had surrounded the entire event.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of percussionist

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