# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/opening-night-sullivan-fortner-solo-game/200029615248459
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
- **lat**: 42.289155483344
- **long**: -85.587999522686
- **full address**: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S Park St,Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game being held?
  - **A:** Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S Park St,Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game?
  - **A:** Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game is organized by Gilmore Piano Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Opening Night: Sullivan Fortner Solo Game sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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