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Blanchard Evokes the Sound of Miles

Trumpeter Terence Blanchard set out to make a record in the spirit of a Miles Davis Quartet record. He even hired Miles Davis' piano player, Herbie Hancock, to oversee the sessions. The result is a CD, Flow, which doesn't mimic Davis' sound, but takes it to a more contemporary setting.

Blanchard Evokes the Sound of Miles

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Terence Blanchard's 'Bounce'

Just past 40, trumpeter Terence Blanchard can look back at numerous musical accomplishments, including nearly two dozen albums and a body of well-respected soundtrack work for director Spike Lee and others. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Blanchard about his latest CD, Bounce.

Terence Blanchard's 'Bounce'

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