sideman

noun

side·​man ˈsīd-ˌman How to pronounce sideman (audio)
: a member of a band or orchestra and especially of a jazz or swing orchestra

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That was my entry into the music business: playing as a sideman with R&B acts. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024 The American Outlaws set was painstakingly produced and curated by Nelson’s long-time harmonica sideman Mickey Raphael, who also toured with the Highwaymen band, an all-star collective that included steel guitarist Robby Turner, who went on to tour with Chris Stapleton. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2016 Nguyen’s latest project will chronicle the rise of Hendrix as the unsung sideman Jimmy James arriving in 1960s London and achieving breakout success when performing at the Monterey Pop Festival. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024 But Alvin was eager to point out Heffington’s songwriter side as well as his sideman fame. Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sideman 

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sideman was in 1919

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“Sideman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sideman. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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