jazz player

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jazz
noun[U]
uk
/dʒæz/us
/dʒæz/
a type of modern music originally developed by African-Americans, with a rhythm in which the strong notes often come before the beat. Jazz is usually improvised (= invented as it ...
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player
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpleɪ.ər/us
/ˈpleɪ.ɚ/
someone who takes part in a game ...
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(Definition ofjazzandplayerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, as ajazzplayer, the rhythm pattern of the tune was too simple for him to play.
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His aspiration to be ajazzplayerwas encouraged by many of the older swing stars.
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Rignold was highly regarded as ajazzplayer.
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Meanwhile, he added ten of his actors who are skilful musicians to double as jazz players and servants.
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So for her the band played bump-and-grind music - and there's nojazzplayerwho has never played a strip joint, so they knew exactly what to do.
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As modern techniques and musical constructions appear, jazz players find the ones they can put into compositions or use as material for melodic exploration.
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Many jazz players use the techniquewhich is different from flutter-tonguing, where the tongue modifies the sound.
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I was one of a very small group of young guys interested in these great old jazz players at the time.
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Jazz players refer to swing as the sense that a jam session or live performance is really cooking or in the pocket.
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To achieve your own identity is the goal of all serious jazz players.
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The jazz track of her recording career also proceeded apace, backed either by her working trio or various combinations of stellar jazz players.
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Those schools could provide young, adept jazz players who could travel but unfortunately were far less experienced in professional musical settings.
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This usage contrasted with the term "trad", which described traditional jazz players and fans.
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Bluegrass and jazz players typically use less amplification than blues, psychobilly, or jam band players.
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Jazz players and singers have enjoyed the musical challenges of this song for decades.
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Each year, jam sessions are organized between competitors and already famous jazz players.
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The aim of the course was to assist participants to develop their skills as jazz players and, in particular, in jazz improvisation.
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In truth, there are hundreds of tunes jazz players ought to be prepared for, but this is a lofty goal.
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Both jazz players, they performed together.
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Instead of the sterility which afflicts so many of the advanced jazz players, there is the sincere, personal emotion, and integrity, of a uniquely talented musician.
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Vai was drawn to the idea for much of the same reasons seven-string classical and jazz players werethe extended range the additional string offered.
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