: a member of a band or orchestra and especially of a jazz or swing orchestra
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The sideman who served for 24 years as a co-lead guitarist in the touring version of the Eagles, Steuart Smith, has officially retired, taking his leave midway through the group’s stint at Sphere in Las Vegas.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Through it all he’s made many sideman appearances in concert and recordings, as well as continuing a passion for music education from the teaching side.
—Steve Hochman, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2025
Under the Red Sky (1990) Many Dylan sidemen have become stars, from Al Kooper to Robbie Robertson, but nobody listens to a Dylan album for guest stars.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
That was my entry into the music business: playing as a sideman with R&B acts.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Through it all he’s made many sideman appearances in concert and recordings, as well as continuing a passion for music education from the teaching side.
—Steve Hochman, SPIN, 23 Jan. 2025
Under the Red Sky (1990) Many Dylan sidemen have become stars, from Al Kooper to Robbie Robertson, but nobody listens to a Dylan album for guest stars.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
That was my entry into the music business: playing as a sideman with R&B acts.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Sideman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sideman. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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