An exclusive live conversation held at Cal State Northridge, Black Excellence in Music Series: A Journey Through Jazz Part 2 featured Terrace Martin—Grammy-nominated musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist—celebrated for his innovative fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B that has redefined contemporary music.

From shaping iconic projects like Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly and DAMN., to collaborating with legends such as Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Snoop Dogg, and his supergroup The Dinner Party, Martin’s boundary-pushing artistry continues to expand the sonic landscape of Black music.

The conversation was moderated by Augie Ray—Grammy-winning Pluralist and Hip Hop Lecturer—who guided a compelling dialogue on the evolution of jazz and its lasting influence on the culture and sound of today