How to Use bandleader in a Sentence

bandleader

noun

• Jazz bandleader Chick Webb soon asked the young singer to join his orchestra.
  — Amy Henderson, Smithsonian, 30 Mar. 2017
• Desi, who had starred in the Broadway musical the film was based on, was a bandleader; Lucy was one of the film's stars.
  — Maria Carter, Country Living, 1 Mar. 2017
• The bandleader and sidekick Reggie Watts makes up tunes on the spot and ad-libs lyrics about whatever has just happened onstage.
  — A. O. Scott, Esquire, 7 Feb. 2017
• Although Letterman appeared stumped, his bandleader, Paul Shaffer, was able to get it on the first try: rhubarb.
  — Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, 12 Apr. 2017
• Over the course of his 70-year career, Jones was an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer.
  — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
• Purnell Steen is a committed pianist-bandleader as well as a respected Denver fixture.
  — Bret Saunders, The Know, 24 Mar. 2017
• In the mid-60’s, the Beach Boys’ bandleader Brian Wilson had the best, most brilliant ear in pop music.
  — Kyle Vanhemert, WIRED, 29 July 2013
• His bandleader Donnie Trumpet can harmonize with the vocalists.
  — Matt Miller, Esquire, 6 May 2016
• Mr. Reed, a judicious drummer and bandleader from Chicago, naturally fit into that rubric with his current band.
  — Nate Chinen, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2017
• Colbert proceeded to shoot a deeply nervous look at the camera, slowly handing the book off as house bandleader, Jon Batiste, clanked ominously on the piano.
  — Laura Bradley, VanityFair.com, 21 Apr. 2017
• The bandleader was elected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
  — John Blake, CNN, 11 June 2018
• The stage is a sacred space for the Savages' bandleader.
  — Ilana Kaplan, EW.com, 11 June 2020
• The other was Sun Ra, the avant-garde pianist and bandleader who died in 1993.
  — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2020
• Menard says bandleader Elias Badeaux told him it stunk.
  — Janet McConnaughey, The Seattle Times, 1 July 2017
• At the time, many in the music press didn’t know what to make of bandleader Maurice White’s soulful stew.
  — Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
• In recent years, the 51-year-old bandleader has backed his words with action.
  — Scott McDonald, sandiegouniontribune.com, 4 June 2018
• But the Grammys had more going on than just his bandleader's wins.
  — Peter Weber, The Week, 5 Apr. 2022
• The album is a mix of 10 classics and five new songs by bandleader Tony Guerrero.
  — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, 23 Apr. 2018
• The trio have been part of the show since its debut in 2014; Fred Armisen was the bandleader for much of that time but has been more of a guest performer in the past few years.
  — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 June 2024
• Arnaz was a bandleader on and off screen, meaning Bardem had to learn to sing and play the conga drum.
  — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2021
• His father, Rafael Azarias Pacheco, was a renowned bandleader and clarinetist.
  — Elias E. Lopez, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2021
• In the living room is a piano once owned by jazz bandleader Paul Whiteman.
  — Neal J. Leitereg, latimes.com, 11 July 2018
• His bandleader, Jon Batiste, joined in with a helpful piano riff.
  — Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2020
• Over chicken and potatoes, Stoner, the tour’s bassist, and bandleader, reviewed the show.
  — Lindsay Crudele, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
• On Wednesday, bandleader Brendon Urie and the rest of Panic!
  — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022
• Even then, a bandleader called Slim, who’s poisoning his own music with his anger, views the Kid as a threat.
  — Laura Collins-Hughes, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2019
• Davis’ nephew, drummer Vince Wilburn Jr., serves as bandleader.
  — Matt Cooper, latimes.com, 2 Mar. 2018
• Jon Batiste has officially played his final note as the bandleader of The Late Show.
  — Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022
• Miles Davis, the American jazz trumpeter and bandleader, was the starting point for the eyewear range.
  — Violet Goldstone, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
• His dedication to preserving jazz classics and his role as a bandleader for jazz ensembles reflect his commitment to the genre's legacy.
  — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 1 Jan 2025