Sullivan Fortner, Piano "the Art Of Improvisation" at DACAMERA

Last week, the Houston-based organization DACAMERA presented a concert titled The Art of Improvisation by jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner, who "draw[s] on the history of pianism, from Chopin to Tatum and beyond" (Downbeat). As a holiday gift, DACAMERA is pleased to offer the show as a free stream for the next two weeks, available here with registration.

Sullivan dazzled the audience with his inventiveness in this sold-out set at The Menil Collection, offering unique takes on Cole Porter's Love for Sale, Duke's Sophisticated Lady, and other standards. He moved listeners with his original Snakes and Ladders and made jaws drop with a spontaneous, high-wire mashup combining a John Williams theme from Home Alone with My Favorite Things....

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Last week, the Houston-based organization DACAMERA presented a concert titled The Art of Improvisation by jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner, who "draw[s] on the history of pianism, from Chopin to Tatum and beyond" (Downbeat). As a holiday gift, DACAMERA is pleased to offer the show as a free stream for the next two weeks, available here with registration.

Sullivan dazzled the audience with his inventiveness in this sold-out set at The Menil Collection, offering unique takes on Cole Porter's Love for Sale, Duke's Sophisticated Lady, and other standards. He moved listeners with his original Snakes and Ladders and made jaws drop with a spontaneous, high-wire mashup combining a John Williams theme from Home Alone with My Favorite Things.

Experience it for yourself – and learn more about Sullivan's approach in a post-concert conversation with DACAMERA Artistic Director Sarah Rothenberg.

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