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Sullivan Fortner is an American jazz pianist and three-time Grammy winner, celebrated for his versatility and deep command of the tradition. Educated at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and later the Manhattan School of Music for graduate study, he toured Europe in vibraphonist Stefon Harris's band in 2009 and then spent 2010 through 2017 as the pianist in Roy Hargrove's quintet. In 2015 he won the American Piano Awards Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz and released his debut as a leader, Aria, on Impulse! Records, followed by Moments Preserved (2018). His catalog also includes Terrible Animals (2019), Lined with a Groove (2019), Tea for Two (2020), Solo Game (2023), Southern Nights (2025), Play (2025) and Leave That In There (2026), and he played on Paul Simon's In the Blue Light. Fortner has earned five Grammy nominations and three wins: Best Jazz Vocal Album for The Window, Best Jazz Performance for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Me" with Samara Joy, and Best Jazz Instrumental Album for Southern Nights at the 2026 ceremony. His performances combine dazzling technique, deep swing and adventurous improvisation.
- Genres: jazz
- Born in New Orleans
- Category: Musician
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How much does Sullivan Fortner cost?
The estimated booking fee for Sullivan Fortner is Under $25K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Milestones
- Released the album Aria
- Released the album Moments Preserved
- Won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album ("The Window")
- Released the album Terrible Animals
- Released the album Lined with a Groove
- Released the album Tea for Two
- Released the album Solo Game
- Won the Grammy for Best Jazz Performance ("Twinkle Twinkle Little Me")
- Released the album Southern Nights
- Won the Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album ("Southern Nights")
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What is the typical fee range for Sullivan Fortner?
Our estimate puts Sullivan Fortner in the Under $25K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Sullivan Fortner but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Ambrose Akinmusire, Soulive, Anat Cohen.
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The estimated booking fee for Sullivan Fortner is Under $25K (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Sullivan Fortner?
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