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trombonist

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

noun

  1. a person who plays the trombone.


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"Today, We've lost an architect of the New York sound, a trombonist who made metals his banner and wrote eternal chapters in music history," his manager Pietro Carlos said in a statement on social media.

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

She made sure that bridge was strong on “We Insist 2025!” by including trombonist Julian Priester on the record, who, at 89, is the last living musician who appeared on Roach’s 1961 work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2025

“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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