Terence Blanchard: Jazz Legend Showcases His Trumpet Mastery at Mondavi Center

(By Louis Bryant | OBSERVER Photographer) New Orleans' jazz legend Terence Oliver Blanchard showcased his captivating trumpet and full-bodied band sound at the Mondavi Center on April 12. This concert honored the 20th anniversary of his album “Flow,” blending jazz with electric and funk influences. Blanchard, 63, has globally impacted music, composing operas and over 80 film scores, including acclaimed works for “BlacKkKlansman” and “Da 5 Bloods.” He also now serves as executive director of SFJAZZ and celebrated his musical journey with an engaging audience.