{"title":"Sullivan Fortner","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"southern-nights-3","title":"Southern Nights","description":"\u003cp\u003e2025 is set to be Sullivan Fortner’s breakout year, cumulating three Grammy nominations, including Best Jazz Instrumental Album for his previous piece \u003ci\u003eSolo Game\u003c\/i\u003e (Artwork Records) and a Downbeat cover. The year kicks off with the release of new trio album \u003ci\u003eSouthern Nights\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In July 2023, Fortner returned to the Village Vanguard as a leader. Tasked with forming an all- star trio, Sullivan brought together the iconic bassist Peter Washington, celebrated for his lyrical depth and groove, and drummer Marcus Gilmore, whose innovative rhythms have redefined modern jazz. Despite their first-ever collaboration and limited rehearsal, the trio’s chemistry was immediate, resulting in ‘Southern Nights’, a raw, unedited live recording that perfectly captures the energy of their Vanguard performances. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing one of Fortner’s original composition, pieces by Allen Toussaint and Consuela Lee, and a heartfelt tribute to his late mentor, Bill Lee, the album is an acoustic celebration of spontaneity and connection. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn \u003ci\u003eSouthern Nights\u003c\/i\u003e, Fortner celebrates the music of New Orleans that he holds so dear and continues to prove why he is one of the most celebrated jazz pianists of his generation, delivering music that is both timeless and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artwork Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51117341540683,"sku":"2240008","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":57156630905163,"sku":"R1592-7644","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Southern_Nights_86ed3b75_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1737129052"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/sullivan-fortner.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}