GRAMMY®-winning pianist, composer, bandleader, and recipient of the 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award, Sullivan Fortner returns to Tucson with the Sullivan Fortner Trio, bringing a rare union of tradition and innovation to the stage. Born in New Orleans and trained at NOCCA, Oberlin, and Manhattan School of Music, Fortner has become one of today’s most deeply expressive pianists—praised for creativity, technique in service of emotion, and fearless artistry.
At the Tucson Jazz Festival, the Sullivan Fortner Trio offers a deeply musical experience: lyrical touch, introspective improvisation, and resonant storytelling. For devoted jazz lovers seeking artistry, insight, and connection, this is a performance not to be missed.
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