Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game

Schedule

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo, MI

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The evening will begin with a celebratory dinner honoring Larry J. Bell at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, followed by a rare and captivating solo performance by 2026 Larry J. Bell Artist Award Recipient Sullivan Fortner. Fresh off receiving the inaugural Bell Artist Award, Fortner revisits the spirit of his Grammy-nominated album Solo Game — a kaleidoscopic journey across acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B-3 organ, and other keyboards. Blending jazz, gospel, and modern improvisation, Fortner moves fluidly between soulful lyricism and bold harmonic exploration, revealing why he’s regarded as one of today’s most imaginative and expressive voices in jazz.
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S Park St,Kalamazoo,MI,United States

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