: a member of a band or orchestra and especially of a jazz or swing orchestra
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Tom used to call me the co-captain, but the rest of the band never felt like sidemen.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Ayers first recorded as a sideman with saxophonist Curtis Amy before releasing his debut album, West Coast Vibes, in 1963.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Backing John and Carlile on the album are Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, renowned studio bassist Pino Palladino and guitarist (and Pearl Jam touring sideman and ex-Chili Pepper) Josh Klinghoffer.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
The sideman who served for 24 years as a co-lead guitarist in the touring version of the Eagles, Steuart Smith, has officially retired, taking his leave midway through the group’s stint at Sphere in Las Vegas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Ayers first recorded as a sideman with saxophonist Curtis Amy before releasing his debut album, West Coast Vibes, in 1963.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Backing John and Carlile on the album are Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, renowned studio bassist Pino Palladino and guitarist (and Pearl Jam touring sideman and ex-Chili Pepper) Josh Klinghoffer.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
The sideman who served for 24 years as a co-lead guitarist in the touring version of the Eagles, Steuart Smith, has officially retired, taking his leave midway through the group’s stint at Sphere in Las Vegas.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Sideman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sideman. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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