This 1993 Columbia release features Blanchard and his ensemble in a thematic exploration of the life of Malcolm X, drawing on jazz and R&B influences.
- The album was recorded in New York City in 1992.
- It reached number 8 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
- The suite was conceived by Blanchard as a dedication to the civil rights leader.
Terence Blanchard is a Grammy-winning trumpeter, bandleader, and composer from New Orleans. He is known for his work in both post-bop and contemporary jazz, as well as for his film scores.
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