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[Lesher Center Jazz Masters, Terence Blanchard (left) and Miguel Zenón (right).]

About the Article:
Written by Andrew Gilbert from The Mercury News, this article highlights the return of live jazz to the Bay Area with performances by two of the genre’s most iconic musicians—Terence Blanchard and Miguel Zenón—at the Lesher Center for the Arts on April 10-11, 2025. Blanchard, who leads his E-Collective quintet, and Zenón, who brings his long-standing quartet, are both celebrated for their innovative contributions to jazz. The article explores their musical journeys, the significance of their performances, and how these concerts represent a key moment in the jazz scene's resurgence post-pandemic.

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About the Artists:
Terence Blanchard
Thursday, April 10, 2025
NEA Jazz Master, Two-time EMMY and Oscar Nominee, Seven-time GRAMMY® winning trumpeter & composer Terence Blanchard has established himself as the quintessential 21st Century Renaissance man. In celebration of his artistic achievements, Blanchard will reunite the extraordinary band that collaborated on his critically acclaimed album, FLOW, for a 20th anniversary concert of the album.

Miguel Zenón
Friday, April 11,2025
The internationally acclaimed Grammy Award-winner has been hailed as one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation. Named in May 2024 as one of two musicians for the prestigious Doris Duke Award, Miguel Zenón is at the forefront of blending the often-contradictory poles of innovation and tradition—all while balancing his extensive international touring schedule with his role as a faculty member in the music and arts department at MIT.