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She be accompanied by a five-piece group, led by ace pianist Sullivan Fortner, that includes Dušan Balarin on theorbo, a bass flute that has 14 strings and can measure more than six feet from end to end.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025 -
The infection has been in the US news recently with the deaths of pianist Betsy Arakawa and actor Gene Hackman.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Pianist Sonia Lee and flutist Pija Hocevar will perform at the Platt Library.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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The lineup includes three Grammy winners — saxophonist David Sanchez, bassist John Clayton and drummer Lewis Nash — along with pianist and six-time Grammy nominee Gerald Clayton and top San Diego flutist Holly Hofmann.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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The firing after a nearly 30-year run appeared to surprise Starkey, after reports that Daltrey was not happy with the drummer’s performance at a March Royal Albert Hall gig, complaining from stage that Starkey’s loud playing was throwing him off.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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Among the others believed to have been on the plane was Daniel Williams, the former drummer for Ohio metal band The Devil Wears Prada.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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This trumpet player and composer, Rob Mazurek, plays with percussionist Chad Taylor in the band Chicago Underground.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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While the band has had at least 16 different lineups since its inception in 1968, two of its members — guitarist and lead singer Roy Gullane and flutist, tin whistle player, singer and percussionist Phil Smillie — have been on board since 1970.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The piece, finished in 1947 by the French organist and composer, is based on the Catholic Mass for the Dead in Gregorian chant.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Nicola, the elder daughter, is a church organist, and Easter, her younger sister, is a minister.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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The musician, who rose to fame on the arm of quick-witted bars, released back-to-back flute albums in 2023, surprising fans and critics alike who were impressed by his skills as a flautist.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Colorful wall paintings with a variety of scenes, including men and women dancing alongside a flautist, a woman next to two men, and a metal workshop were found in tomb number 6438.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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If consumption of that smash — as well as the project in full — continues, Rosie could tie Jung Kook’s Golden in just two weeks and match as the second-longest charting album by any K-pop soloist in the history of the Billboard 200.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The performance will include the chancel choir, Dorian bells and soloists.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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“Bassoonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bassoonist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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