Tenorist (Noun)
Meaning
A musician who plays the tenor saxophone.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young tenorist's soulful rendition of "My Funny Valentine" brought the audience to its feet.
- As the featured tenorist, he took center stage and delivered a blistering solo that left the crowd speechless.
- The jazz legend began his career as a tenorist, but later switched to soprano saxophone for many of his recordings.
- The influential tenorist's playing style has been emulated by countless musicians, including many notable saxophonists.
- In his mid-30s, the tenorist finally achieved widespread recognition for his contribution to the jazz scene.