percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkə-sh(ə-)nist 
: one skilled in the playing of percussion instruments
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Highlights include the French Choir of Washington and German percussionist Christian Benning in the embassy’s auditorium, the Magnolia Hungarian Folk Band and Baltimore Swing Drop in the ballroom, and the alt-pop Smooth City and French DJ Escandaleux in the Place Charles de Gaulle.
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Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Moore recorded his first album since Screen Time with bassist Deb Googe, percussionist Jem Doulton, guitarist and pianist James Sedwards, and electronics musician Jon Leidecker.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 20 June 2024
The Pan-Detroit Ensemble is rounded out by trombonist Vincent Chandler, trumpeter John Douglas, drummer Jeff Canaday, percussionist Mahindi Massi, guitarist Wayne Gerard and vocalist Steffani Christi’an.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2024
This includes everything from local performers and gift items to salon services, make-up artists, DJs, percussionists, and chefs.
—Praachi Raniwala, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023
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Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
Moore recorded his first album since Screen Time with bassist Deb Googe, percussionist Jem Doulton, guitarist and pianist James Sedwards, and electronics musician Jon Leidecker.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 20 June 2024
The Pan-Detroit Ensemble is rounded out by trombonist Vincent Chandler, trumpeter John Douglas, drummer Jeff Canaday, percussionist Mahindi Massi, guitarist Wayne Gerard and vocalist Steffani Christi’an.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 23 May 2024
This includes everything from local performers and gift items to salon services, make-up artists, DJs, percussionists, and chefs.
—Praachi Raniwala, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2023
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percussionist
noun
per·cus·sion·ist
pər-ˈkəsh-(ə-)nəst
: a person who plays percussion instruments
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