Sullivan Fortner, Sasha Berliner, Herbie Hancock

This week on The Jazz Continuum, the spotlight turns to pianist and composer Sullivan Fortner, a dynamic presence in modern jazz. Known for his nuanced touch and bold improvisational voice, Fortner has made a mark through collaborations with vocalists Kurt Elling and Cecile McLorin Salvant, and through his acclaimed trio, solo, and duo recordings—including an intimate performance with bassist Rufus Reid. The program continues with groove-laden Hammond B3 tracks from Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, followed by hand-clapping selections from The Lewis Express, Ramsey Lewis, and rising vocalist—bassist Amy Gadiaga. New releases from artists including Kaisa's Machine, Sasha Berliner, and Sharel Cassity and much more will round out the set.

Playlist

• Thelonious Monk "Esistrophy (Theme)" from Live at the It Club-Complete (Columbia) 00:30
• Sullivan Fortner "Southern Nights" from Southern Nights (Artwork Records) 02:30
• Kurt Elling & Sullivan Fortner "After the Storm" from Wildflowers, Vol. 1 (Edition Records) 11:27
• Sullivan Fortner "Don't You Worry About A Thing" from Solo Game (Artwork Records) 17:30
• Cecile McLorin Salvant "Doudou" from Mélusine (Nonesuch) 21:17
• Rufus Reid with Sullivan Fortner "The Peacocks" from It's The Nights I Like (Sunnyside) 26:50
• Lou Donaldson "Aw Shucks!" from Alligator Bogaloo (Blue Note) 32:10
• Dr. Lonnie Smith "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover!" from All In My Mind (Blue Note) 40:39
• Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio "Aces" from Told You So (Colemine Records) 50:07
• The Lewis Express "Clap Your Hands" from Clap Your Hands (ATA Records) 50:07
• Ramsey Lewis Trio "The In Crowd" from The In Crowd (Argo) 54:49
• Amy Gadiaga "Paloma Negra" from All Black Everything (Jazz Re:freshed) 1:05:15
• Roland 'Ringo' Alphonso "Bongo Tango" from Studio One Jump-Up (Soul Jazz Records) 1:11:30
• Sugar Pie DeSanto "Going Back To Where I Belong" from In The Basement: The Chess Recordings (Geffen Records) 1:14:56
• Takuya Kuroda "Bad Bye" from Everyday (PPK Records) 1:17:24
• Kaisa's Machine "Tykytys" from Moving Parts (Greenleaf Music) 1:21:36
• Sasha Berliner "UMMG" from Fantôme (Outside Music) 1:32:24
• Sharel Cassity "Stick Up" from Gratitude (Sunnyside Records) 1:37:19
• Erroll Garner "Watermellon Man" from Up in Erroll's Room (Octave Records) 1:38:19
• Herbie Hancock "Dis is Da Drum" from Dis is Da Drum (Mercury) 1:42:30
• The Thing "Viking Disco/Perfection" from Shake (The Thing Records) 1:48:18
• Blossom Dearie "I Won't Dance" from Blossom Dearie (Verve Records) 1:54:50