trombonist

noun

Definition of trombonistnext
as in saxophonist

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Recent Examples of trombonist Fennell, who is also a trombonist, has been conducting the band for about 10 months. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 The singular jazz ensemble The Curhachestra is led by a trombonist, backed by lap steel guitar, electric bass and drums. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026 The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 The following year they were joined by trumpeter Hugh Masekela, trombonist Jonas Gwangwa, and saxophonist Kippie Moeketsi to form the Jazz Epistles. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 June 2026 For composer and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trombonist Christopher Crenshaw, that collective spirit is the music’s genius. — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Reuters — American salsa legend Willie Colón, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement. — Reuters, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026 Wayne Henderson, trombonist for the Jazz Crusaders, had co-produced the debut album, 1984’s Centipede, for Michael’s sister Rebbie with Michael, Tito, and Randy Jackson. — Greg Poole, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026 The Kansas City Symphony concert features jazz vocalist and trombonist Aubrey Logan, with guest conductor Stuart Chafetz leading music by John Williams, Scott Joplin, George Gershwin and Florence Price. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trombonist
  1. saxophonist
  2. pianist
  3. clarinetist
  4. trumpeter
  5. violinist
  6. drummer
  7. guitarist
  8. percussionist
Noun
  • Joined by pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris and drummer Nazir Ebo, the acclaimed saxophonist showcased the quartet’s remarkable chemistry through a set of lyrical melodies, intricate interplay and expansive improvisation.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The two attempted to keep talking as they were played off by a saxophonist, which host Druski had warned about earlier in the evening.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of saxophonist
Noun
  • To call Joshua White the finest homegrown jazz pianist to emerge in San Diego over the past 20 years is high praise, but also well-deserved.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • Joined by pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris and drummer Nazir Ebo, the acclaimed saxophonist showcased the quartet’s remarkable chemistry through a set of lyrical melodies, intricate interplay and expansive improvisation.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • The ambient dub producer and clarinetist will release Memoria on September 4 via Smalltown Supersound.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • Principal clarinetist Dario Brignoli went in a different direction while playing an arrangement of George Gershwin’s Three Preludes.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of clarinetist
Noun
  • The Tony-winning Adams, who after Ernie’s death was married to photographer Martin Mills and trumpeter Pete Candoli, died in October 2008 at age 81.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
  • Pianist Lex Korten and trumpeter Adam O’Farrill open freely, crash landing into the suite with cold, brooding interplay as opposed to the straightforward funk vamp of Roach’s version.
    — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Definition of trumpeter
Noun
  • Lavers is riding with the same crew as the first go-around, which includes his partner McGrory, who sings under the alias Colle, and the violinist Zachary Paul.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
  • He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Definition of violinist
Noun
  • The headliners are The Breaks, a jazz/funk/roots super-trio of sorts featuring Galactic drummer Stanton Moore, Greyboy Allstars organist Robert Walter, and New Mastersounds guitarist Eddie Roberts.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • The head drummer of the colonial fife and drum band was a Black man in a Revolutionary War costume, his dreadlocks peeking from under a powdered wig.
    — Catherine Simpson Bueker, The Conversation, 1 July 2026
Definition of drummer
Noun
  • Richards will perform with guitarist Lenny Smith with the Lenny Smith Project.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The headliners are The Breaks, a jazz/funk/roots super-trio of sorts featuring Galactic drummer Stanton Moore, Greyboy Allstars organist Robert Walter, and New Mastersounds guitarist Eddie Roberts.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of guitarist
Noun
  • But Offering invites new collaborators into their process, like Haitian-Guyanese producer Michaël Brun and Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez.
    — Stefanie Fernández, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
  • Chinese percussionist Xu Yang told his social media followers the form and style of the drums used on the Great Wall appeared more like a Japanese Taiko performance.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Definition of percussionist

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