Bridgerton wouldn’t be nearly as swoon-worthy without Kris Bowers’ ravishing music for Shonda Rhimes’ reinvention of the period romance. The show’s phenomenal success has also helped shine a light on a composer and performer who’s shifted between many musical worlds with ease. While Bowers’ captivating music for Green Book and Dear White People reflects the Los Angeles-born musician’s deep background in jazz and incredible abilities as a pianist, his scores for Bridgerton and Mrs. America show just how richly detailed his musical canvas can be without any sacrifice of energy or drive.