bandleader
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bandleader
Example Sentences
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Twenty years ago, while still an undergraduate at the Juilliard School of Music—before his seven seasons as bandleader for “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” or his eight Grammy Awards—Jon Batiste attended a jam session.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
As a passionate bandleader, Sahad was not just on vocals but also guitar and percussion.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
And to be able to serve as bandleader and drum leader, or drum major, for a group of incredible musicians is an absolute dream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
Along with the three silver aluminium audition records, which are labelled by hand, a copy of Dame Vera's first record, It's Home, recorded in 1935 with bandleader Howard Baker, was also found.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2025
The bandleader had told him if he learned to blow right away he could march in the band the very next Saturday.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
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