Renowned jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard is a maestro with seven Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations under his belt. Beyond his exceptional prowess as a brass player and bandleader, Blanchard is a versatile recording artist and a master orchestrator of film scores. Hailing from New Orleans, his work extends across various artistic domains, spanning film, television, opera, and stage, with a portfolio boasting over 50 remarkable scores. His collaboration with director Spike Lee has been an enduring musical partnership, scoring almost every Spike Lee film since 1991. Other notable film scores include the films Harriet, One Night in Miami, and The Woman King.This remarkable feat has earned Blanchard the distinction of being the second African-American composer to receive two Academy Award nominations, a status shared only by the illustrious Quincy Jones.

In this episode, Blanchard delves into his lifelong passion for the sport of boxing, sharing his admiration for the sport, its integral role in his personal fitness journey, and it's impact on his onstage musical performances.

Renowned jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard is a maestro with seven Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations under his belt. Beyond his exceptional prowess as a brass player and bandleader, Blanchard is a versatile recording artist and a master orchestrator of film scores. Hailing from New Orleans, his work extends across various artistic domains, spanning film, television, opera, and stage, with a portfolio boasting over 50 remarkable scores. His collaboration with director Spike Lee has been an enduring musical partnership, scoring almost every Spike Lee film since 1991. Other notable film scores include the films Harriet, One Night in Miami, and The Woman King.This remarkable feat has earned Blanchard the distinction of being the second African-American composer to receive two Academy Award nominations, a status shared only by the illustrious Quincy Jones.
In this episode, Blanchard delves into his lifelong passion for the sport of boxing, sharing his admiration for the sport, its integral role in his personal fitness journey, and it's impact on his onstage musical performances.

Grammy Award-winning and 2X Oscar nominated singer-songwriter, Siedah Garrett, who also is a passionate knitter, interviews a variety of celebrities, and gives her listeners a peek into the private lives of their favorite stars, many of whom engage in unusual hobbies that their fans might never expect. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. 

Grammy Award-winning and 2X Oscar nominated singer-songwriter, Siedah Garrett, who also is a passionate knitter, interviews a variety of celebrities, and gives her listeners a peek into the private lives of their favorite stars, many of whom engage in unusual hobbies that their fans might never expect. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.

The Uppity Knitter Podcast with Siedah Garrett

Terence Blanchard, boxer

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