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Recent Examples of saxophonist
Cunningham, 17, is lead alto saxophonist for the school ensemble.
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Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Keith Lockhart’s Pops are pretty accustomed to disrupting dogma (see recent performances with jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis and Jerry Garcia keyboardist Melvin Seals).
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The band lost saxophonist Mars Williams in 2023 at 68 years old.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 8 May 2026
Work continued remotely, at their homes in London and California, at which point Niño brought in the extra players—also including double bassist Michael Alvidrez, saxophonist Darius Jones, and woodwind all-rounder Aaron Shaw—and sequenced the record.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
The foundation is led by saxophonist and composer Philippe Mall, Kouoh’s partner of 17 years who serves in the role as president.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
The program is a centennial celebration of saxophonist John Coltrane and Miles Davis, focusing on the trumpeter’s era-defining mid-1950s quintet that catapulted Coltrane into prominence.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Tenth grade alto saxophonist Steven Chen from Canyon Crest Academy was named the 2026 Don Caneva Memorial Scholarship winner.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Afterward, Lampley and the band’s saxophonist, Louis Fouché, headed to an Italian restaurant.
—Mark Yarm, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Theresa Walker, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Keith Lockhart’s Pops are pretty accustomed to disrupting dogma (see recent performances with jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis and Jerry Garcia keyboardist Melvin Seals).
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The band lost saxophonist Mars Williams in 2023 at 68 years old.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 8 May 2026
Work continued remotely, at their homes in London and California, at which point Niño brought in the extra players—also including double bassist Michael Alvidrez, saxophonist Darius Jones, and woodwind all-rounder Aaron Shaw—and sequenced the record.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
The foundation is led by saxophonist and composer Philippe Mall, Kouoh’s partner of 17 years who serves in the role as president.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
The program is a centennial celebration of saxophonist John Coltrane and Miles Davis, focusing on the trumpeter’s era-defining mid-1950s quintet that catapulted Coltrane into prominence.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Tenth grade alto saxophonist Steven Chen from Canyon Crest Academy was named the 2026 Don Caneva Memorial Scholarship winner.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Afterward, Lampley and the band’s saxophonist, Louis Fouché, headed to an Italian restaurant.
—Mark Yarm, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saxophonist
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Léa Seydoux gives a very committed, unaffected performance as Lucy, an experimental pianist who must deal with the dawning knowledge that her beloved husband Philip (Laurence Rupp) has a second life online as a pedophile pornographer.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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By the evening, everyone shifts outside to the stoop, where Harlem pianist Warner Meadows and special guests close the night with live music.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Her father was a jazz trombonist and her mother a pianist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wayne Henderson, trombonist for the Jazz Crusaders, had co-produced the debut album, 1984’s Centipede, for Michael’s sister Rebbie with Michael, Tito, and Randy Jackson.—
Greg Poole,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, the Mission was a West Coast outpost for new developments in Latin music, and the young guitarist was a sponge.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
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The portfolio includes a portfolio site for a flamenco guitarist friend.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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His mother was a talented violinist, and his father worked as the vice president of Canadian Steel, per The Guardian.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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After reporting the incident to hotel security and tour management, Joseph claimed he was let go before the next tour leg and replaced by another violinist.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The program is a centennial celebration of saxophonist John Coltrane and Miles Davis, focusing on the trumpeter’s era-defining mid-1950s quintet that catapulted Coltrane into prominence.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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On the album, the trumpeter levels up as a singer and front man.—
Mark Yarm,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In response, Thomas Boggs, a drummer for The Box Tops, staged a 48-hour protest, Wilson said, chaining himself to the stage and playing music.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Saxophonist Josh Johnson, bassist Anna Butterss and drummer Jay Bellerose paint in pastels around the periphery of this stoically beautiful riff.—
Dave Segal,
SPIN,
15 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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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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Focusing on Vahdat’s repertoire of classical settings for verse by great Persian poets both ancient (Hafez, Rumi) and contemporary (Forough Farrokhzad), as well as songs she’s gathered from Iran’s various ethnic groups, the project includes percussionist Nariman Assadi on tombak and daf.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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Niño remains a prolific, international percussionist-about-town, with recent full-length projects including his collaborative LP with Saul Williams and Carlos Niño & Friends’ Bubble Bath for Giants.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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“Saxophonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saxophonist. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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