And Damn He Could Play

Name: And Damn He Could Play
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2026-11-13
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Carl Craig, Regina Carter, Karriem Riggins, Sheila Jordan, Endea Owens

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Release Date

11/13/2026

Runtime

93 mins

Genres

Documentary Music

Overview

After making his name alongside Ray Charles, Motown’s Funk Brothers, and Charles Mingus, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave chose Detroit over the promise of greater fame, devoting his life to nurturing a community and shaping the next generation of jazz musicians.

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Original Language

English

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A portrait of artistic sacrifice and purpose: a world-class trumpet player who turned down stardom to stay rooted in Detroit, building something deeper through teaching and community building.