trombonist
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
She is still talking about music schools, and everyone hears her announce: “Someday I will be a trombonist in the Boston Pops.”
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
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