Marcus Belgrave

1936–2015 (age 79)

jazz trumpeter

Biography

Marcus Belgrave's trumpet voice was a beacon across the Detroit jazz scene, where he performed with passion and refined artistry while collaborating with legends and shaping the city’s musical identity.

Beyond the stage, he mentored aspiring musicians, fostering creativity and dedication so that his love for jazz would echo for generations beyond United Memorial Gardens.

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