The Gilmore Piano Festival Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game
04/30 18:00
Kalamazoo , MI
The evening will begin with a celebratory dinner honoring Larry J. Bell at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, followed by a rare and captivating solo performance by 2026 Larry J. Bell Artist Award Recipient Sullivan Fortner. Fresh off receiving the inaugural Bell Artist Award, Fortner revisits the spirit of his Grammy-nominated album Solo Game — a kaleidoscopic journey across acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B-3 organ, and other keyboards. Blending jazz, gospel, and modern improvisation, Fortner moves fluidly between soulful lyricism and bold harmonic exploration, revealing why he’s regarded as one of today’s most imaginative and expressive voices in jazz.
Event Sponsor(s)
Bronson
Organizer(s)
The Gilmore International Piano Festival
Contact Person: Corinne Marsh
Tel: +
Email: [email protected]
Location(s)
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 South Park Street
Kalamazoo,
MI
49007
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