bandleader

Example Sentences

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She was America’s favorite redhead, he was her glamorous bandleader husband, and they were adored by millions.

From New York Times

The New Orleans native and “Late Night With Stephen Colbert” bandleader tops all Grammy nominees with 11, spread across a dizzying array of genres.

From Los Angeles Times

On Twitter, people were clowning the 35-year-old singer, piano player and bandleader for his slow cadence.

From Los Angeles Times

Celebrated artists in that genre like John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk weren’t merely inspired players; they were bandleaders whose musical conceptions stressed instrumental interplay.

From New York Times

Jazz-R&B composer Jon Batiste, best known as the bandleader and music director for “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” earned the most Grammy nominations of any act this year, with 11.

From Los Angeles Times