AND DAMN, HE COULD PLAY: THE MARCUS BELGRAVE STORY

...AND DAMN, HE COULD PLAY: THE MARCUS BELGRAVE STORY

Sonic Cinema
93 min
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WORLD PREMIERE Though his name may be unfamiliar, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave’s sound has been woven through American music for decades, from collaborations with Charles Mingus and Ray Charles to beloved Motown hits. Through archival performances and reflections from a dizzying array of jazz greats, this joyful portrait celebrates an unsung master who chose nurturing young artists over the spotlight, finally putting a name to the sound so many of us know and love. – Karen McMullen

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Timashion Jones and producer Brad Torreano.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Timashion Jones
Producer: Bradley Torreano
Executive Producer: Don Hicks
Cinematographer: Jeremy Brockman
Editor: Scott Allen, Timashion Jones
Composer: Marion Hayden, Gayelynn McKinney
Language: English
Year: 2026
Archival
Black Director
Black Stories
Celebrity
Music
Performance
Programmer: Karen McMullen
World Premiere

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In-Person Date

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:00 PM

Venue

Village East by Angelika

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In-Person Date

Saturday, November 14, 2026 1:00 PM

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Village East by Angelika

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Online Dates

Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

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Online Screening

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