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trombonist

American  
[trahm-bohn-ist] / trɑmˈboʊn ɪst /

noun

  1. a person who plays the trombone.


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He made his initial recordings in 1949 — first with singer Babs Gonzalez, then with pianist Bud Powell and trombonist Johnson.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

Salsa music pioneer Willie Colón, the trombonist and orchestra leader behind songs like El Malo, Oh, Qué Será, Talento de Televisión and Gitana, has died aged 75, US media reports.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

And in February 1951, three of his leading musicians—saxman Johnny Hodges, trombonist Lawrence Brown and percussionist Sonny Greer—departed, with a combined 70 years of service.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

“I don’t think I’d be playing music still were it not for the incredible opportunity given to me in Seattle,” says Westerlies trombonist Andy Clausen, speaking via phone from a touring stop near Milwaukee.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024

For one thing, I had told Mr. Wren that Katie McAnn, the first trombonist, could take my trombone home today to practice her solo for the spring concert on Wednesday night.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

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