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Recent Examples of pianist
There were exquisite showings from artists who rarely seem to make it to Colorado, like visionary trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, pianist Sylvie Courvoisier and the electrifying British quartet {Ahmed}.
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Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 5 May 2025
Or the 55-year-old Fazil Say, of Turkey, a mesmerizing pianist in his own right and spinner of cinematic musical adventures?
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
Two jams from the series, which features guest artists like the pianist Herbie Hancock and the bassist Amy Shook, have been officially released already.
—Laurel Graeber, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The innovative German composer and pianist performs a blend of classical and electronic music.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 5 May 2025
Or the 55-year-old Fazil Say, of Turkey, a mesmerizing pianist in his own right and spinner of cinematic musical adventures?
—Air Mail, 3 May 2025
Two jams from the series, which features guest artists like the pianist Herbie Hancock and the bassist Amy Shook, have been officially released already.
—Laurel Graeber, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The innovative German composer and pianist performs a blend of classical and electronic music.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pianist
Noun
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Barlow, 69, had to find an organist to cover for her at Easter mass, expedite doctor appointments to get her partner’s torn bicep checked out and drive 19 hours east.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Music runs in her family – her father was an organist for the San Diego Chargers and Clippers, and her mother once sang with Aretha Franklin in her gospel days.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Pianist Sonia Lee and flutist Pija Hocevar will perform at the Platt Library.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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The lineup includes three Grammy winners — saxophonist David Sanchez, bassist John Clayton and drummer Lewis Nash — along with pianist and six-time Grammy nominee Gerald Clayton and top San Diego flutist Holly Hofmann.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The firing after a nearly 30-year run appeared to surprise Starkey, after reports that Daltrey was not happy with the drummer’s performance at a March Royal Albert Hall gig, complaining from stage that Starkey’s loud playing was throwing him off.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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Among the others believed to have been on the plane was Daniel Williams, the former drummer for Ohio metal band The Devil Wears Prada.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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This trumpet player and composer, Rob Mazurek, plays with percussionist Chad Taylor in the band Chicago Underground.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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While the band has had at least 16 different lineups since its inception in 1968, two of its members — guitarist and lead singer Roy Gullane and flutist, tin whistle player, singer and percussionist Phil Smillie — have been on board since 1970.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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If consumption of that smash — as well as the project in full — continues, Rosie could tie Jung Kook’s Golden in just two weeks and match as the second-longest charting album by any K-pop soloist in the history of the Billboard 200.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The performance will include the chancel choir, Dorian bells and soloists.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Their oldest son, Nathaniel Wiley-Harrigan, is a top high school trumpeter pursuing a career in jazz trumpet performance and their youngest son, Noah Harrigan, plays violin and is learning piano through Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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On the original, Braxton (on flute), the trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and the bassist Dave Holland align on an ingenious cyclical theme, tacking on one new phrase with each run-through, while the drummer Jerome Cooper adds fluttering texture.—
Hank Shteamer,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Born in Los Angeles at the turn of the century when Benjamin met Wood at Cal Arts after transferring from the Eastman School of Music (where the keyboardist met the other three founders), the group corralled and integrated a diverse array of influences and references.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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Lead singer/keyboardist Lonnie Jordan is the only original member in the current lineup.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pianist. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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