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saxophonist

noun

Definition of saxophonist

as in pianist

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Recent Examples of saxophonist Townshend was born in West London in May 1945, just days before Germany’s surrender, to musical parents – his father a professional saxophonist and his mother a singer. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026 Instead, everyone in the main room is dancing under a glistening disco ball to the syncopations of Riva, a three-piece comprised of a psychedelic saxophonist, drummer and keyboardist. — Mary Carreon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 The sessions also feature an impressive cast of musicians, including keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, guitarists Michael Sembello and Ben Bridges, saxophonist Jim Horn, drummer Raymond Pounds and Watts. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026 Significant moment for konpa Larivière’s tour has unfolded at a particularly significant moment for konpa, which was created in 1955 by Haitian saxophonist and bandleader Nemours Jean-Baptiste and marked its 70th birthday last year. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 Following his death, Clemons’ nephew, Jake Clemons, has stepped into his uncle’s shoes as the band’s saxophonist. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 Wednesday is the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. — Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Master saxophonist Joe Lovano will serve as this year’s artist-in-residence. — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Along with Isbell, the lead plaintiffs in the case are David Lowery, who makes music as Camper Van Beethoven; singer-songwriter Guy Forsyth; and prominent jazz saxophonist Ed Calle. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The nine-year time jump Courtesy of tvN Advertisement Nine years later, Pi-o is an internationally renowned solo pianist, having used his victory at the Prague Harmonie International Competition to launch a career.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
The inaugural class consisted of contralto Marian Anderson, dancer-actor-singer Fred Astaire, choreographer George Balanchine, composer Richard Rodgers and pianist Arthur Rubinstein.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Oct. 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

According to Ultimate Classic Rock, co-founder and lead guitarist Neal Schon then told the crowd that Castronovo was en route to the hospital and that the band’s drum tech, Steve Toomey, would fill in.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Singer Rob Halford joined in 1973, followed by guitarist Glenn Tipton in 1974.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of guitarist

Noun

Every day, the virtuoso violinist plays for an audience of travelers, with his stage in the pedestrian tunnel that links the CTA and parking garages to the terminals.

— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of violinist

Noun

Baird, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, favors density and percussive force, while Williams, a trumpeter, tends to work in subliminal textures and blurred, dissolving tones.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026
Also over a memorable weekend in Millennium Park, pianist Robert Glasper, trumpeter Ella Grace and a mayoral proclamation.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of trumpeter

Noun

Members of his backing band also wore similar shirts, including drummer Nate Head, whose jersey paid homage to Hind Rajab, the 5-year-old girl killed alongside five members of her family in a 2024 attack by Israeli forces in Gaza.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Rose Tattoo were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006, and Barnes’ son Jackie, a drummer, played with Anderson in the band after joining in 2018.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 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

After a lot of private detective work, Jenn managed to locate Nouela Johnston in Seattle and flew in her and her percussionist, Joe Mengis, to play her songs.

— James Gunn, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026
In 1972, Little Feat expanded to a six-piece that included two Delaney & Bonnie sidemen who were Louisiana natives, bassist Kenny Gradney and percussionist Sam Clayton.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of percussionist

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