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Recent Examples of percussionist
The percussionist went on to earn two Emmy nominations.
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The first few rows of the back area of the orchestra section are an ideal vantage point to catch all the excitement as well as not be overwhelmed by those offstage percussionists.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory was written and recorded collaboratively with Van Etten’s bandmates—percussionist Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff, and multi-instrumentalist Teeny Lieberson.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2024
The veteran rock band – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – shared an open call out for a new drummer on social media today (Nov. 18) following the recent and unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
The first few rows of the back area of the orchestra section are an ideal vantage point to catch all the excitement as well as not be overwhelmed by those offstage percussionists.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory was written and recorded collaboratively with Van Etten’s bandmates—percussionist Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff, and multi-instrumentalist Teeny Lieberson.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2024
The veteran rock band – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – shared an open call out for a new drummer on social media today (Nov. 18) following the recent and unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for percussionist
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The friend said that Moore’s brother-in-law is a musician, who has spent the past 20 years as a touring drummer.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps that’s why Tango in the Night is the rare late ’80s blockbuster with a real human touch in its arrangements, at a time when other classic rock drummers and bassists were being sidelined in the studio by drum machines and synthesizers.Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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The jazz pianist, who had a lifelong passion for playing music, discovered a vibrant community of skilled musicians who shared his enthusiasm for collaboration and pushing the boundaries of the genre.J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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On November 14, 2024, French-Lebanese pianist and composer Omar Harfouch made history in the Vatican Apostolic Library, one of the most sacred repositories of human knowledge.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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An elbow injury disrupted the career that Elaine Schmidt might have had as a high-level flutist.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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Anchoring the horn section is saxophonist/flutist Mitch Frohman, a founding member of the SHO who like Hernández established himself on New York’s Latin music scene during the heyday of salsa dura in the mid-‘70s.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The other snap with Swift features the same group of women and the Eras Tour keyboardist, Karina DePiano, all glammed up.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The occasional supergroup has made a tradition of playing Phish after-parties—Medeski and Martin (the keyboardist and the drummer of the jazz-fusion band Medeski Martin & Wood), who have been linked with the jam band since 1995, channel the same psychedelic release in their own playing.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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One night in 1969, jazz trumpeter Al Hirt, who had opened a nightclub in Atlanta, coaxed Uecker up onstage.Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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The immensely talented jazz-pop trumpeter has hit No. 1 on the Billboard jazz albums chart on multiple occasions and sold millions of records during a professional career that dates back to the mid-’80s.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Join in the singing of beloved hymns and anthems with guest choir conductor and organist Charles Frost.News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Photos of Bill wearing his home run crown and others of him posing with ballpark organist Nancy Faust still generate smiles to this day.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The rapper and flautist will reschedule his show for a later date and time.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 27 Mar. 2024
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Performing with the flautist and Outkast member at the concerts are: Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 25 June 2024
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“Percussionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percussionist. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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