saxophonist

noun

Definition of saxophonistnext
as in pianist

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  1. pianist
  2. trumpeter
  3. drummer
  4. percussionist
  5. flutist
  6. organist
  7. keyboardist
  8. flautist
Noun
  • For a recital by Filippo Gorini, an Italian pianist, go here.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her death, in 2011, haunts the film and hovers over Carax’s depiction of their daughter, Nastya, seen in home movies as a small child and, as an adult, as an accomplished pianist.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • Washington plays the trumpeter Bleek, a flashy, jazz-loving young man whose talent is always running neck and neck with his penchant for self-sabotage.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
  • The tree made its first TV appearance on The Howdy Doody Show, and decorations went from cranberries and popcorn to red garland, white plastic globes, icicle lights and wiry white angel trumpeters.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of trumpeter
Noun
  • Most of the lineup for the 2025 festival has been announced, including former Beatles drummer Pete Best.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The surviving members of Soundgarden — drummer Matt Cameron, guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Ben Shepherd — reunited onstage Saturday to perform a set of the band’s music at a Seattle benefit concert.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of drummer
Noun
  • 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
Definition of percussionist
Noun
  • 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
  • Elsewhere in the Rolling Stone interview, André 3000 talks about his work as a flutist, his future plans, and his thoughts on making new hip-hop music.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of flutist
Noun
  • An organist and string trio accompanied classic hymns sung by 21 young voices from nearby Mount Olive Lutheran Church's Schola Cantorum children's choir.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In reality, organist Al Kooper brought in the whistle.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of organist
Noun
  • The former keyboardist for the Detroit band Mac Saturn pleaded guilty Tuesday in a federal child pornography case that surfaced right before the fast-rising rock group was to go on a national tour earlier this year.
    Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The house band, which will be backing all the guests, will include at least two members of Smith’s band (bassist/keyboardist Tony Shanahan and guitarist Lenny Kaye), along with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of keyboardist
Noun
  • 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
  • Composer Huang Ruo and composer, saxophonist, and flautist Anna Webber are among 10 2024 recipients of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA).
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Definition of flautist
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