Kasan Belgrave concert in Detroit

Kasan Belgrave is a rising saxophonist known for his energetic playing style and improvisational skills, drawing from early bebop, jazz, fusion, and gospel influences. His musical expertise is showcased in innovative compositions and his album "Dual Citizen," representing his musical upbringing and professional development shaped by Detroit’s jazz mentorship under his father, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave.

He studied at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University with renowned instructors such as Andrew Bishop, Benny Green, and Robert Hurst. Kasan has performed with Jazz @ Lincoln Center alongside Wynton Marsalis and participated in residencies curated by Terri Lynn Carrington, also collaborating with Karriem Riggins and Etienne Charles.

Comfortable across genres including Latin, R&B, and techno, Kasan Belgrave is an active figure in Detroit’s music scene. The Kasan Belgrave Sextet includes talented young musicians strongly connected through the local jazz mentorship tradition, collectively delivering a powerful sound.