Legendary trumpeter Terence Blanchard has blazed a trail in the world of jazz since the ’80s. The award-winning composer’s film scores and operas are versatile and playful, weaving an expansive palette of styles that convey powerful statements and speak to the American social psyche. Meanwhile, Blanchard’s jazz catalog, which features staples such as “Absence” and “Benny’s Tune,” displays a soulful, impactful delivery that can lay bare the deepest emotions.