as in violinist
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After meeting guitarist Jerry Corbitt, the pair formed the Youngbloods with pianist/guitarist Lovell Levinger and drummer Joe Bauer (with Young switching from guitar to bass to fill out the lineup).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025 -
However, his exceptional talent as a pianist truly sets him apart.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Ayers began to gain widespread recognition for his collaboration with flutist Herbie Mann.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 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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Poncho Sanchez: Grammy Award-winning percussionist, conguero and bandleader Poncho Sanchez recorded a live performance at the Belly Up in 2023.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Brady was a percussionist in the KC Jazz Quintet and became a member of the Elder Statesmen of Kansas City Jazz, an esteemed group of performers recognized for their impact on the local scene, going on to serve on the advisory committee of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2025
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In a sit-down with the Tribune, Pellico reflected on his more than three decades as an organist.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Jo was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hector and loved being an organist, pianist and custodian.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Consisting of singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin was formed in 1968.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Led by Smith’s longtime bass player and keyboardist Tony Shanahan, the support crew included Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, former Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, drummer and sometime Rolling Stone Steve Jordan, and guitarist Charlie Sexton.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2025
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At dusk, trumpeter Felice Carella and singer Davide Capuano serenaded the pope with a rendition of Schubert’s Ave Maria under his window.—
Silvia Stellacci,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Other performers included Lady Gaga and Harry Connick Jr. with jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard, the Soul Rebels and the Original Pinettes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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This is about great music, a great program, a great conductor, and outstanding soloists.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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In jazz band, Francis is an innovative soloist and sensitive musical conversationalist.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Violist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violist. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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