Terence Blanchard
jazz, latin jazz
Terence Blanchard is a Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer hailing from New Orleans, celebrated for his expansive career in both post-bop jazz and film scoring, notably with director Spike Lee. A former member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Blanchard is known for his warm, fiery trumpet sound and sophisticated harmonic sensibilities. His live performances are a masterclass in contemporary jazz.