Kasan Belgrave

Kasan Belgrave carries forward the Detroit jazz legacy set by his late father, maestro trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. A University of Michigan graduate, Kasan is currently a graduate assistant at Michigan State University under bassist Rodney Whitaker. He has shared stages with jazz greats like Nicholas Payton and the Jazz @ Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. His show at Ann Arbor’s Blue LLama Jazz Club showcased his deep connection to Detroit’s musical roots and his growth as a leading figure in the city’s jazz scene.