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June 19 Artist of the Day: Marcus Belgrave

Marcus Belgrave is June 19 Artist of the day.  He is known as a living legend, national treasure and a master trumpeter.  Read about this fascinating musician here:

AllMusic: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/marcus-belgrave-mn0000566895

NPR Blog: http://www.npr.org/blogs/ablogsupreme/2012/08/29/160257765/detroits-jazz-patriarch-improvised-a-teaching-career

Youtube videos: “Space Odyssey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlyl3GDlHJI, “Marcus Belgrave, An Unsung Hero” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTFx2fGOJnw