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Sullivan Fortner Trio

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30PM
Miller Theatre at Columbia University

Grammy winner and recipient of the 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award, pianist and bandleader Sullivan Fortner makes his Miller debut with his trio, named “Rising Star Jazz Group” in the 2024 DownBeat Critics Poll. Known for his deep musical roots in New Orleans and celebrated collaborations with artists like Cécile McLorin Salvant and Roy Hargrove, Fortner brings a fresh approach to the jazz trio, offering innovative takes on standards alongside striking original compositions.

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photo by John Abbott

Grammy winner and recipient of the 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award, pianist and bandleader Sullivan Fortner makes his Miller debut with his trio, named “Rising Star Jazz Group” in the 2024 DownBeat Critics Poll. Known for his deep musical roots in New Orleans and celebrated collaborations with artists like Cécile McLorin Salvant and Roy Hargrove, Fortner brings a fresh approach to the jazz trio, offering innovative takes on standards alongside striking original compositions.

Performers

  • Sullivan Fortner 160x240
    Sullivan Fortner piano
  • Tyrone Allen edited 160x240
    Tyrone Allen bass
  • Kayvon Gordon 160x240
    Kayvon Gordon drums

“Fortner’s bandleading, demanding of precocity from his players, lends a raw, unpredictable sound to the group as it digs into what is essential in the music they’re performing.”

— DownBeat

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