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Recent Examples of trombonist
The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.
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Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
The following year they were joined by trumpeter Hugh Masekela, trombonist Jonas Gwangwa, and saxophonist Kippie Moeketsi to form the Jazz Epistles.
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Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 June 2026
The singular jazz ensemble The Curhachestra is led by a trombonist, backed by lap steel guitar, electric bass and drums.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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.
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Greg Poole,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
Fennell, who is also a trombonist, has been conducting the band for about 10 months.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
American salsa legend Willie Colon, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement.
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Reuters
wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Reuters — American salsa legend Willie Colón, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement.
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Reuters,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
The following year they were joined by trumpeter Hugh Masekela, trombonist Jonas Gwangwa, and saxophonist Kippie Moeketsi to form the Jazz Epistles.
—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 June 2026
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
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
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
Fennell, who is also a trombonist, has been conducting the band for about 10 months.
—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
American salsa legend Willie Colon, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement.
—
Reuters
wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Reuters — American salsa legend Willie Colón, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement.
—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trombonist
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The two attempted to keep talking as they were played off by a saxophonist, which host Druski had warned about earlier in the evening.
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The upbeat song in which Jagger envisions the end of the world also features Winwood on piano and organ, Watt on synths and background vocals, saxophonist James King, and trumpeter Ron Blake.
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Drones and water choreography, acrobats, and a floating pianist paired with over-the-top performances by Leona Lewis and opera singer Joseph Calleja transformed the night into a spectacle.
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The Fremont software engineer and entrepreneur has carved out a bustling career as a jazz pianist, a realm where children of the Great Depression share the bandstand with Gen Z teenagers.
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The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.
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Rollins and his two older siblings were all introduced to music early by their father, who was a clarinetist.
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The Tony-winning Adams, who after Ernie’s death was married to photographer Martin Mills and trumpeter Pete Candoli, died in October 2008 at age 81.
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Pianist Lex Korten and trumpeter Adam O’Farrill open freely, crash landing into the suite with cold, brooding interplay as opposed to the straightforward funk vamp of Roach’s version.
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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Ray McMillian is a talented Black classical violinist who defies systemic racism and his family’s discouragement to achieve musical success.
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Bassist Dominic DiGesu and drummer Max Bassin make up a top-notch rhythm section, while guitarist Emily Green constantly solos, sometimes doubling Winter’s playing, other times providing melodic riffs.
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Joined by collaborators old—Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Shahzad Ismaily—and new—Nick Hakim, the Smile drummer Tom Skinner—Orton knits an infinity scarf of wicker-weir folk, jazzy ambiance, and blue-eyed soul.
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His debut on the annual awards program’s main stage featured a live guitarist amplifying the atmospheric vibe of the flirtatious song.
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Singer and guitarist Corin Tucker reunites with her punk band, Heavens to Betsy, for their first show in 32 years in Portland, Oregon, on June 25.
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The group’s first album in 16 years reunites Reilly, who survived a stroke in 2011, with longtime percussionist Bruce Mitchell and player-producer Keir Stewart.
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Chinese percussionist Xu Yang told his social media followers the form and style of the drums used on the Great Wall appeared more like a Japanese Taiko performance.
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