bandleader

Example Sentences

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With over 60 albums as bandleader and countless others as a sideman, and more than 2,220 recording sessions to his credit, Carter has long let his music do the talking.

From New York Times

He noted that Henderson had coached Charles Drew, who went to become one of the nation’s most celebrated doctors, and mentored Duke Ellington, the famed jazz composer and bandleader, in the District.

From Washington Post

Jon Batiste, the New Orleans jazz scion and late-night bandleader who won album of the year, delivered a performance that channeled second-line funk, classic soul and just the faintest touch of hip-hop.

From New York Times

Jon Batiste, the bandleader for “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” earned album of the year for “We Are.”

From Los Angeles Times

The bandleader often cheers the comedian’s nightly monologue from the piano, appears in segments and accompanies the musical guests.

From Seattle Times