Sentence examples for influential performer from inspiring English sources

Nicknamed the Mayor of Greenwich Village in deference to his authoritative knowledge of jazz and blues, Mr. Van Ronk was an influential performer for four decades.

Johan Cruyff, the man who coached Guardiola before Guardiola coached Xavi, chimed in with the suggestion that now was the time to recognize what a truly influential performer Xavi is.

Zeami (1363 1443), the most influential performer and theoretician of Noh drama in Japan, described his art as a totality, encompassing mimesis, dance, dialogue, narration, music, staging, and the reactions of the audience as well.

This win was chiselled from the visitors' most dominant period of play, the winner created by the contest's most influential performer and scored by a forward who has always delighted in stamping his influence all over occasions such as this.

Instead of suffering the most painful fall at losing their most influential performer, they may have set up a soft landing.

Downing, 30, had a key role in West Ham's 2-0 win over QPR, and been an influential performer in the club's rise to seventh after seven matches.

The slip against Chelsea ultimately helped deprive him of the fairytale finish but Gerrard has still been one of the most influential performers of the season.

Heslam Park Rugby Club, Fri; touring to 30 Nov Tim Key can claim to be one of the most influential performers of the last decade.

"I am proud that some of today's most influential performers are coming together to raise awareness about the work of my foundation," President Clinton said in a statement.

Metgod is confident that the Arsenal striker, whose talent and temperament he knows well after coaching him at Feyenoord, will be one of the most influential performers at South Africa 2010.

Encouraged by its sales, JVC prompted Mr. Colina to work on another CD, this time honoring pianist Bill Evans, one of modern jazz's most influential performers, who died in 1980.