saxophone
noun
a musical wind instrument consisting of a conical, usually brass tube with keys or valves and a mouthpiece with one reed.
saxophonist
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a word derived from
saxophone.
Example Sentences
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The saxophonist highlights previously unreleased recordings of his trio with tabla master Zakir Hussain, who died in 2024, and drummer Eric Harland on an album of marvelous musical interplay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Several of his most valuable aides-de-camp, including writing partner Billy Strayhorn and star saxophonist Johnny Hodges, had struck out on their own, and for the only time, the Maestro’s own inspiration seemed to flag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Later in the evening saxophonist Dino Soldo told concert attendees that Richie was “not feeling well” and would not continue the show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
He played in a band with Stan Getz, the legendary jazz saxophonist, before touring the country with the Henry Jerome Band.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The song generally identified as the first rock and roll record is ‘Rocket 88’, composed by Ike Turner’s saxophonist Jackie Brenston and released in April 1951.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
