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Recent Examples of percussionist
Global Drum Project — a group with Mr. Hussain, Mr. Hart, the Puerto Rican percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo and the Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju — also won a world-music Grammy, in 2009.
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Jon Pareles, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Among them: renowned British pianist John Tilbury, trumpeter Axel Dörner, saxophonist Evan Parker, and percussionist Steve Noble.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
The health scare comes after Mantra of the Cosmos — which also includes Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder, percussionist Mark ‘Bez’ Berry and guitarist Andy Bell — performed Jan. 19 at Liverpool's Cavern Club, the same venue where The Beatles got their start.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Shakti was not only an East-West fusion, but also, with its two percussionists, a fusion of North and South Indian rhythms.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jon Pareles, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Among them: renowned British pianist John Tilbury, trumpeter Axel Dörner, saxophonist Evan Parker, and percussionist Steve Noble.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
The health scare comes after Mantra of the Cosmos — which also includes Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder, percussionist Mark ‘Bez’ Berry and guitarist Andy Bell — performed Jan. 19 at Liverpool's Cavern Club, the same venue where The Beatles got their start.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Shakti was not only an East-West fusion, but also, with its two percussionists, a fusion of North and South Indian rhythms.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for percussionist
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British drummer Rick Buckler, best known for his work in the mod rock band The Jam, has died, according to reports.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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His post-birthday goal is to perform at least twice a month with the brassy band, which is deftly anchored by drummer Pat Pfiffner.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Wicked star, an accomplished jazz pianist with three albums to his name, played As Time Goes By in tribute to stars including David Lynch and Maggie Smith.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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At 18, Brandes organized a concert in Cologne for jazz pianist Keith Jarrett.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
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Celeb flutist Nestor Torres chatted with Miami Beach’s First Couple from the sidelines, inquiring as to what the insanity was all about.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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The amplification managed to illuminate Third Coast, which was joined by flutist Constance Volk.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Your current band features two members of The Zombies, drummer Steve Rodford — who is Jim Rodford’s son — and guitarist Soren Koch, and two members of The Strawbs, keyboardist Dave Bainbridge and bassist Chas Cronk.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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First up, the Deftones — featuring vocalist Chino Moreno, guitarist Stephen Carpenter, drummer Abe Cunningham and keyboardist/turntablist Frank Delgado – perform a huge homecoming show on March 1 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Other performers included Harry Connick Jr. with jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard, the Soul Rebels and the Original Pinettes.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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Other honorees included jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, who played God Bless America at a State Department ceremony on Saturday night.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 Dec. 2024
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The daughter of a church organist, Flack began playing classical piano at a young age.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Bottom 12, eliminated from at least next two ballots Helen Dell, 22.7% (18.3%): More love than expected for the long-time stadium organist.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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Colorful wall paintings with a variety of scenes, including men and women dancing alongside a flautist, a woman next to two men, and a metal workshop were found in tomb number 6438.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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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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“Percussionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percussionist. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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