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trombonist

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

noun

  1. a person who plays the trombone.


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Ryan Porter, the acclaimed trombonist and fixture of the West Coast Get Down jazz ensemble, has died.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

His mum Ruby was a school teacher and piano teacher, while his dad, Roy Sr, was a parking attendant and trombonist.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

For music, the show has an original score by the veteran trombonist Craig Harris, played by a jazz band that includes three vocalists who do sometimes scat.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 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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