sidemen
/ˈsaɪdˌmɛn/
noun
- 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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