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Recent Examples of percussionist
Among them: renowned British pianist John Tilbury, trumpeter Axel Dörner, saxophonist Evan Parker, and percussionist Steve Noble.
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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
Coldplay was originally formed in London in 1997 with singer and pianist Martin guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer/percussionist Will Champion after meeting at University College London.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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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
Coldplay was originally formed in London in 1997 with singer and pianist Martin guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer/percussionist Will Champion after meeting at University College London.
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Check out Primus’ new drummer announcement on Instagram here.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ireland’s Inhaler put their hand up for that slot over a decade ago when vocalist-guitarist Elijah (Eli) Hewson, guitarist Josh Jenkinson, bassist Rob Keating, and drummer Ryan McMahon joined forces during their school days.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
7 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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Building on her long-running septet, the New York City flutist and composer started setting poetry to music.—
Andrew Gilbert,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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An elbow injury disrupted the career that Elaine Schmidt might have had as a high-level flutist.—
Jim Higgins,
Journal Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2025
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Sonically, it’s dominated by new keyboardist Teeny Lieberson, who’s obviously a huge Depeche Mode fan.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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They will be joined by Joe Russo on drums, keyboardist Reese Wynans, drummer Isaac Eady and special guest Chuck Leavell on piano at this spring’s shows.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
6 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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One night in 1969, jazz trumpeter Al Hirt, who had opened a nightclub in Atlanta, coaxed Uecker up onstage.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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Jackman, for the record, also has learned the names of, and provided employment to, the veteran pair of Radio City Music Hall house organists, the musicians in his more-than-amply sized orchestra, his backup singers, his clutch of dancers.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Join in the singing of beloved hymns and anthems with guest choir conductor and organist Charles Frost.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 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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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
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“Percussionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percussionist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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