sideman
noun
an instrumentalist in a band or orchestra.
sidemen
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pluralof sideman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These five musicians are acclaimed bandleaders and sought-after sidemen, sometimes in each other’s ensembles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
Indeed, the author rarely interrupts the flow of such rock trivia as recording sessions, touring dates and sidemen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
One night, he was hanging out with Jones between sets when two Ellington sidemen dropped by to say hello, and, when they left, Jones said, “Duke Ellington, greatest band in the world!”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 11, 2021
Davis — an astute judge of talent whose sidemen over the years included John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett and other future stars — decided he wanted him in his band.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2020
Pending that day wardens and sidemen drew up their bills of presentment.
From The Elizabethan Parish in its Ecclesiastical and Financial Aspects by Sedley Lynch Ware
