Pre-Order: Sullivan Fortner – Southern Nights

Winner of Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Sullivan Fortner’s Souther Nights is now available on LP. 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. “Not only would this be the first time Peter and Marcus had ever met, but there was no time to rehearse. […] With no isolation, no edits, and very few retakes, we managed to record 12 songs in four hours.” Featuring one of Fortner’s original composition, pieces by Allen Toussaint and Consuela Lee, and a heartf