...And Damn, He Could Play

Saturday, May 16 at 12:15 PM
Michigan

Film | Documentary | NR | 1h 31m | 2026
U.S. Documentary

*Individual tickets do not guarantee access to the film. All Film & VIP Pass holders receive priority entry to all films.

A VIP Passholder Exclusive Screening of a Work In Progress Documentary. Q&A with the Director to follow.

Marcus Belgrave made his reputation as a trumpet player with Ray Charles, Motown’s Funk Brothers, and Charlie Mingus. Yet when he had the opportunity to leave Detroit for larger opportunities, he stayed behind to become a teacher and community leader, sacrificing the limelight to ensure that the future of his art form was safe in the hands of the next generation.

Enjoy this rare Work In Progress screening, free of charge, to see this documentary about the phenomenal Marcus Belgrave from director Timashion Jones. Featuring Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Karriem Riggins, Don Was, Sheila Jordan, Duke Fakir, Chris Botti and many more.