saxophonist
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst// UK //sæksˈɒfənˌɪst// sax·o·phon·ist
n. a person who plays the saxophone, a musical instrument that looks like a curved tube. You often see them in jazz bands or rock groups.
n. a musician who performs on the saxophone, a woodwind instrument with a conical bore and a single-reed mouthpiece. Often associated with jazz, classical, and rock genres.
The lead saxophonist played a beautiful solo during the concert.
After years of playing in local clubs, the young saxophonist finally landed a spot in a professional touring band.
The jazz saxophonist's improvisation was so technically demanding that it pushed the boundaries of what was considered possible on the instrument at that time.
From saxophone + -ist.