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Piano Jazz Series: Sullivan Fortner at Zinc Bar
Courtesy of Charles Carlini Presents | Posted on June 3, 2018
When
Fri, August 24, 2018
7:00 pm
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“a wondrous player, light of touch and vested with fleet, dazzling power.” —The New York Times
Acclaimed jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner brings his formidable trio to Zinc for a splendid evening of jazz piano. He's supported by bassist Sebastian Rios and drummer Kyle Benford.
Lauded as one of the top jazz pianists of his generation, Sullivan Fortner is recognized for his virtuosic technique and captivating performances. The winner of three prestigious awards – a Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship, the 2015 Cole Porter Fellowship from the American Pianists Association, and the 2016 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists – Sullivan’s music embodies the essence of the blues and jazz as he connects music of all eras and genres through his improvisation....