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Recent Examples of percussionist
Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory was written and recorded collaboratively with Van Etten’s bandmates—percussionist Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff, and multi-instrumentalist Teeny Lieberson.
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2024
The veteran rock band – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – shared an open call out for a new drummer on social media today (Nov. 18) following the recent and unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The 13-year-old percussionist grabbed a big drum and got ready to throw it at the shooter.
—Nouran Salahieh, Michelle Krupa and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024
The Black Keys singer-guitarist appears with James in the video, alongside bassist Adrian Marmolejo, drummer Jeffrey Clemens, and percussionist Sam Bacco.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2024
The veteran rock band – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – shared an open call out for a new drummer on social media today (Nov. 18) following the recent and unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The 13-year-old percussionist grabbed a big drum and got ready to throw it at the shooter.
—Nouran Salahieh, Michelle Krupa and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024
The Black Keys singer-guitarist appears with James in the video, alongside bassist Adrian Marmolejo, drummer Jeffrey Clemens, and percussionist Sam Bacco.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Other musicians who’ll feature in the movie include Joe Bonamassa, John Oates, Lenny Kravitz, Slash, Machine Gun Kelly, and late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Richie Ramone, who served as the drummer for the Ramones during a stint in the 1980s, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Ramones Productions, Inc. just a few weeks after RPI director David Frey was ordered to vacate his position.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Carter loved jazz and touted the pioneering free-jazz pianist Cecil Taylor in interviews.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Also lost were Electric Flag founder Nick Gravenites, 85; saxophonist David Sanborn, 78, of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band; Jim Beard, 63, the jazzy pianist for Steely Dan; and guitarist John Koerner, 85, an early influence for Bob Dylan.David Colton, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Anchoring the horn section is saxophonist/flutist Mitch Frohman, a founding member of the SHO who like Hernández established himself on New York’s Latin music scene during the heyday of salsa dura in the mid-‘70s.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere in the Rolling Stone interview, André 3000 talks about his work as a flutist, his future plans, and his thoughts on making new hip-hop music.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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The former keyboardist for the Detroit band Mac Saturn pleaded guilty Tuesday in a federal child pornography case that surfaced right before the fast-rising rock group was to go on a national tour earlier this year.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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The house band, which will be backing all the guests, will include at least two members of Smith’s band (bassist/keyboardist Tony Shanahan and guitarist Lenny Kaye), along with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Among the musicians are German trumpeter Axel Dörner, British saxophonist Evan Parker, and solo pianist John Tilbury.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 edition of the Kennedy Center Honors celebrated an eclectic assortment of entertainers Sunday night: filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, singer Bonnie Raitt, trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and surviving members of the Grateful Dead.Paul Harris, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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An organist and string trio accompanied classic hymns sung by 21 young voices from nearby Mount Olive Lutheran Church's Schola Cantorum children's choir.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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In reality, organist Al Kooper brought in the whistle.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 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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Composer Huang Ruo and composer, saxophonist, and flautist Anna Webber are among 10 2024 recipients of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA).Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 May 2024
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“Percussionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percussionist. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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