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Recent Examples of saxophonist
On their debut album together, post-punk trio the Messthetics and saxophonist James Brandon Lewis arrived at the same point by following two different paths.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
The score alternates between traditional ceremonial sounds and some jazz pieces by saxophonist Keïta Janota and Gaspard Gomis which frame the narration.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
In 1984, Peplowski joined clarinet legend Benny Goodman’s last band as a tenor saxophonist and remained in the group until the bandleader's death in 1986.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
In particular, Garwood proved to be a marvelous vocalist — stepping up to the microphone with a memorably deep and resonate voice that brought to mind Nick Cave — as well as a solid rhythm guitarist and fine soprano saxophonist with a taste for free jazz.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Ken Peplowski, the beloved jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, has died.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
All feature his quintet, with saxophonist Brent Griffin, pianist Julius Tucker, drummer Greg Artry and bassist Christian Dillingham.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to Bell, his collaborators have included vocalist Kevyn Lettau, saxophonist Joe Marillo, guitarist Steve Laury, jazz vocalist Jeannie Bryson and jazz vocalist/pianist Ellyn Rucker.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Separately, Anderson and King will join pianist Craig Taborn and saxophonist Chris Potter for a tribute to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
The score alternates between traditional ceremonial sounds and some jazz pieces by saxophonist Keïta Janota and Gaspard Gomis which frame the narration.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
In 1984, Peplowski joined clarinet legend Benny Goodman’s last band as a tenor saxophonist and remained in the group until the bandleader's death in 1986.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
In particular, Garwood proved to be a marvelous vocalist — stepping up to the microphone with a memorably deep and resonate voice that brought to mind Nick Cave — as well as a solid rhythm guitarist and fine soprano saxophonist with a taste for free jazz.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Ken Peplowski, the beloved jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, has died.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
All feature his quintet, with saxophonist Brent Griffin, pianist Julius Tucker, drummer Greg Artry and bassist Christian Dillingham.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to Bell, his collaborators have included vocalist Kevyn Lettau, saxophonist Joe Marillo, guitarist Steve Laury, jazz vocalist Jeannie Bryson and jazz vocalist/pianist Ellyn Rucker.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Separately, Anderson and King will join pianist Craig Taborn and saxophonist Chris Potter for a tribute to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet.
—Marc Schneider, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saxophonist
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Classical In much the same way that youngsters might dig their parents’ Beatles records, the pianist and composer Amy Williams had a formative relationship with the music of the minimalist composer Morton Feldman.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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Recorded fewer than 30 blocks form where Glenn Gould laid down his own landmark recording of Johann Sebastian Bach’s masterpiece, pianist Yunchan Lim’s new album has been topping the classical charts since its release earlier this month.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lockwood got his apartment on the recommendation of Courtney Lee Adams, a singer-songwriter who lives in the building across the street with her husband, Buford O’Sullivan, a trombonist.—
Daniel Yadin,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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Jay Jay French, and longtime lead guitarist Eddie Ojeda.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
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Among the guest artists in June will be pianist Anne Marie McDermott, guitarist Mak Grgic, cellist Robert DeMaine and violinist James Ehnes.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Basney, the trio’s violinist, made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2001 and has played there six times.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mozart’s child-prodigy past needs no introduction, and Japanese violinist Himari, 14, is enough of a sensation to get a one-name billing like Beyoncé.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Composed of Ayewa, bassist Luke Stewart, trumpeter Aquiles Navarro, saxophonist Keir Neuringer, and drummer Tcheser Holmes, Irreversible Entanglements shared their last record, Protect Your Light, in 2023.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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His friend and mentor Kevin Batchelor, a trumpeter who plays in the Sun Ra Arkestra and leads the NYC Ska Orchestra, put him in touch with Hertz.—
Daniel Yadin,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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The band’s lineup for their last run will include Cain, Schon and Pineda, as well as drummer/singer Dean Castronovo, keyboardist/singer Jason Derlatka and bassist Todd Jensen.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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The song also serves as a showcase for Ilan Rubin behind the kit following last year’s contentious drummer swap among rock bands.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 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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Albert Navarro had been a saxophonist and a clarinettist who worked as a music teacher and as a bandleader at resort hotels.—
Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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They will be joined by the E Street Horns, the E Street Choir and percussionist Anthony Almonte.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Trombonist Vincent Chandler, trumpeter John Douglas, drummer Jeff Canady, percussionist Mahindi, guitarist Wayne Gerard, and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an fill out the group.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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