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Terence Blanchard

Terence Blanchard · 1991

57 min · 9 tracks · opera · hard bop

A fusion of jazz sophistication and emotional depth that explores themes of loss and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • emotional depth through musicality
  • reflective moments of loss
  • captivating wave-like pacing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, this self-titled album marked Terence Blanchard's debut as a bandleader after his tenure with the iconic Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. At this point, Blanchard was establishing his own voice in jazz, showcasing his compositional skills alongside virtuosic trumpet playing.
Stylistic neighbors
Wynton Marsalis· Roy Hargrove· Kendrick Scott

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child 0:45
  • 2 Wandering Wonder 5:40
  • 3 Tomorrow's Just a Luxury 5:48
  • 4 Goodbye 11:51
  • 5 Privave 5:43
  • 6 Sing Soweto 4:02
  • 7 I'm Getting Sentimental Over You 8:02
  • 8 Azania 13:20
  • 9 Amazing Grace 1:50

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