The Sullivan Fortner Trio performs at Dazzle Jazz in Denver this week…and, KUVO is excited to broadcast their set on Wednesday evening, September 14th at 7pm. Join hosts Rodney Franks of “Into the Evening” and Steve Chavis of “First Take with Lando and Chavis”…stageside for the Sullivan Fortner Trio, live from Dazzle Jazz on 89.3!

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Sullivan Joseph Fortner Jr. is a native New Orleanian who has already made a significant foray into the jazz world that belies his young age. While touring with Stefon Harris & Blackout, Christian Scott Quintet, and the Roy Hargrove Quintet, Sullivan completed his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance at Manhattan School of Music under the tutorage of Jason Moran, and Phil Markowitz. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

A standout on the stage and in the classroom, Sullivan was Valedictorian of his high school class while simultaneously graduating from NOCCA. He has studied and performed with many great musicians, including The Marsalis Family, Donald Harrison, Nicholas Payton, Billy Hart, Gary Bartz, Marcus Belgrave, The Jordan Family, Irvin Mayfield, Peter Martin, Dave Liebman.

 

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