sidemen

/ˈsaɪdˌmɛn/
noun
  1. Musicians who are part of a band or performance but are not the main star or lead performer.
    • The famous singer was backed by a group of talented sidemen on stage.
    • Many jazz sidemen go on to become bandleaders themselves.
    • The recording session featured several well-known sidemen from the local music scene.
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