Terence Blanchard

Terence Blanchard: A Jazz Icon

Terence Blanchard, an 8-time Grammy winner, two-time Oscar nominee, and NEA Jazz Master, stands as one of jazz's most influential figures. Known for his powerful trumpet playing and boundary-pushing compositions, Blanchard's work spans across jazz, film, opera, and beyond. With over 20 solo albums, he's garnered critical acclaim for his film scores, including for Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman and Da 5 Bloods, and his groundbreaking operas, Fire Shut Up in My Bones and Champion.

Blanchard's 2021 album Absence, a collaboration with his E-Collective band and the Turtle Island Quartet, received Grammy nominations, continuing his tradition of merging jazz with powerful social commentary. As the Executive Artistic Director for SF Jazz and a newly named NEA Jazz Master, Blanchard's influence resonates through music and activism alike. "Blanchard's body of work is one of the broadest and most imposing of any living jazz musician" - New York Times.

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The Box Office at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering both in-person and phone ticket sales. You can purchase tickets by calling 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) or by visiting us at 135 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH. For online purchases, please visit jimmysoncongress.com. If you buy tickets from any source other than Ticketmaster, please note that you are not purchasing directly from Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club.