Sullivan Fortner is a 28-year-old New Orleans-based jazz pianist, composer and arranger with inarguably prodigious talents. After gaining international acclaim for his piano playing in ensembles led by Roy Hargrove, Christian Scott, and Stefon Harris, Fortner announces his emergence as a solo recording artist with Aria. Produced by Jean-Philippe Allard and Brian Bacchus, Aria showcases Fortner’s mastery at both rendering well-chosen standards and composing memorable melodies.

Tracklist:

1:Aria
2:Ballade
3:Parade
4:I Mean You
5:You Are Special
6:All The Things You Are
7:You Know I Care
8:Passepied
9:For All We Know
10:Finale