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Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
Trumpeter and composer Russ Macklem played at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 2, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. His Detroit-based quintet brought a fresh jazz set to the local scene.
Russ Macklem is a trumpet player, composer, and educator based in Windsor and Detroit, who performed with his quintet at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club in August 2025. The group featured Kasan Belgrave, son of Detroit trumpet legend Marcus Belgrave, both on their album and on stage. Russ regularly plays with his quintet in Detroit and tours the Midwest. The concert included original pieces and jazz standards, showcasing Russ’s distinctive sound and deep jazz roots.
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