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drummer

[druhm-er] / ˈdrʌm ər /


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Pianists Sylvie Courvoisier, Sullivan Fortner, Matt Mitchell, Angelica Sanchez and Micah Thomas also currently head such outfits, and even a few nonpianists, such as bassist Kim Cass and drummer Tyshawn Sorey, now do so.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

County coroner revealed that Dead Kennedys drummer D.H.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

For week two, he takes on drummer Ben Thatcher from rock band Royal Blood.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

When Dean took the stage, her drummer was having equipment issues, so she stalled for time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Musicians joined in and dropped out at will, all but the drummer who never stopped his subtle changing beat.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

Notting Hill Carnival has celebrated its 60th anniversary with three days of revelry fuelled by drummers, dancers and colourful costumes.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

London's Notting Hill Carnival celebrated its 60th anniversary with hundreds of dancers, drummers and other performers celebrating Caribbean arts and culture.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

You’ll have to ask the drummers — they set the tempo, and they get excited and it kind of ramps up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

"Not a single blow is random," he explains as a trio of craftsmen land expert strikes that create the darker more complex tones so prized by jazz drummers.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

They were all dancing in time behind their own fifers and drummers.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway




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