Beyond Category: Sullivan Fortner

[@blue47er]

A bright, shining talent whose understanding of the tradition is evident in every line he plays, yet his voicings and harmonic balancing act is original and quite thrilling. Who dares to say that jazz is a dying art after hearing this exceptionally talented pianist?

[@Codemastahbeats]

blue47er man, well said

[@jazztemple2]

Cody, blue47er, Yes, this young man is amazing. And you are both correct: jazz is NOT dying! Peace out.

[@GARRY3754]

This wood be a great prime time show on TV as opposed to looking at cadavers and figuring out who killed them. Instead was that a minor/ major chord?

[@DexterGordon53]

Agree , this guy proves that Jazz is more alive than ever !

[@feimstro]

Correction greatest pianist of all time . Sullivan we thank you. Let it be known art was the best. And great solo playing man.

[@PietroAloi]

0:39 Begin the Beguine (Cole Porter) 9:13 Don't Blame Me (Jimmy McHugh) 14:20 Alice in Wonderland (Sammy Fain) 18:57 Sweet and Lovely (Gus Arnheim) 26:19 Look for the Silver Lining (Jerome Kern)

[@genekelly3961]

Yes. Sullivan’s concepts, voicings and counterpoint is so swinging, so beautiful too. He is a rising star yes!❤😂😊

[@paulcombs-bomuse6172]

Sulivan has a marvelous left hand. What a joy to listen to him play.

[@jmarvins]

new orleans somehow keeps on producing legends, no matter how much history has changed it... the spirit of jazz continues to evolve and fortner represents an especially roots-conscious reflection of modern sensibilities - love it so much

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Musically cohesive, challenging, and interesting. His ideas, touch, voicings, time, drive, language.... (on and on). Genius.

[@AnneSajdera]

This is so inspiring...

[@drbekken]

Saw him live solo in Trondheim, Norway the other day...absolutely breathtaking

[@DavidBONNINpianiste]

Bravo à tous les deux et merci pour ce partage.

[@sidsims3765]

I suspect our Creator put Mr.Fortner and a very few others in our midst to bring joy and light to what otherwise can be a joyless and grey existence in this world.

[@charminedwards5268]

Remarkable talent!!! A true gift from God.

[@voriskinlaw9775]

His Concern For Tone..."Keep Working On It"🎼🎵🎶🎹!!

[@Yuvallevari]

What a great musician

[@pranadistribution6033]

Love his approach and choice of tunes...

[@Pedraga]

That's something else.. Wish I could have all this talent

[@richpulin7309]

you do.........if you want it!

[@MsMojoworks]

Watch out Mehldau !

[@shvedarmjazz]

Super Pianist

[@HALLBARBARA11]

Exhilarating, original, elegance

[@vitesenzafine]

On of those few who simply were born to play piano

[@ShimOhio]

saw him live tonight with Dan Wilson... no more to say...

[@jerrybauer8108]

Remembering Art Tatum