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Recent Examples of saxophonist
The drummer and saxophonist had left Kabul years earlier but stayed in touch with their Afghan students through the app, occasionally helping with visa applications.
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Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Klaus Doldinger, the German saxophonist and composer who created the soundtracks to Wolfgang Petersen’s Das Boot and The NeverEnding Story, had died.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
Her vitality leaves quite the impression on saxophonist Ronnie Scott (Daniel Betts), who fends off the girl’s advances even as he’s dazzled by her willpower.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Other artists that delivered winning Day 1 performances included saxophonist-vocalist Grace Kelly and Latin jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez.
—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
Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Klaus Doldinger, the German saxophonist and composer who created the soundtracks to Wolfgang Petersen’s Das Boot and The NeverEnding Story, had died.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
Her vitality leaves quite the impression on saxophonist Ronnie Scott (Daniel Betts), who fends off the girl’s advances even as he’s dazzled by her willpower.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Other artists that delivered winning Day 1 performances included saxophonist-vocalist Grace Kelly and Latin jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez.
—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
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As onlookers began to notice, more musicians suddenly joined in — including a pianist and extra singers — from other open balconies above the street.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Producer Thom Bell, bassist Carol Kaye, and pianist Nicky Hopkins will also each receive their own Musical Excellence Award.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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On March 8, Bello’s teenage son Nigel, a trombonist, performs with his Nigel Bello Band.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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But the New Orleans trombonist didn’t love the results.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
6 Dec. 2025
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The remaining band members include guitarist Patrick Sauber, lead vocalist Trisha Gagnon, five-string banjo player Nick Hornbuckle and fiddler Greg Spatz.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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In denying Bressington’s application, Judge William Alsup noted that the guitarist’s lawyers hedged on filing a defamation lawsuit.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026
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An hour later, for its first concert since the fires, parishioners sat in awe as Grammy Award winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers weaved her bow across her violin, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach echoing through the church.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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It will be played by flutist Mark Teplitsky, violinist Eric Gratz, cellist Julian Schwartz and harpsichordist Ian Pritchard.—
Deborah Martin,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Jan. 2026
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That conviction comes alive across Portrait, a lush and fearless record co-produced by veteran trumpeter Brian Lynch.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 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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Dead drummer Mickey Hart said at one point legendary concert promoter Bill Graham vented to him about the lack of catchy songs.—
Adam Levine,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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The band's other drummer, Mickey Hart, practically an original member since joining in 1967, is also alive at 82.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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They were joined by drummer and percussionist Chris Vatalaro — a Selway collaborator who’s played with Imogen Heap, Anohni and the Johnsons, Jarvis Cocker, and more — who has seemingly taken over for Portishead’s Clive Deamer, their previous live drummer.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Actor Bill Murray performed as a singer and percussionist at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on October 22.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Oct. 2025
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It will be played by flutist Mark Teplitsky, violinist Eric Gratz, cellist Julian Schwartz and harpsichordist Ian Pritchard.—
Deborah Martin,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And guitarist, saxophonist and flutist Joe Harrison, a Canyon Crest Academy alum, toured this year as the bassist in Black Keys.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Saxophonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saxophonist. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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