Sullivan Fortner live in New York

Experience Sullivan Fortner live on August 16th

Sullivan Fortner is scheduled to perform at Little Island on August 16, 2026. Fortner is a pianist and composer known for a musical style that blends jazz improvisation with elements of gospel, classical, and hip-hop. His work often features intricate harmonic structures and a deeply personal approach to storytelling through music. He has released several critically acclaimed albums as a leader and has collaborated with artists like Robert Glasper and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah.

Little Island, located in Hudson River Park at Pier 55 in Manhattan, New York City, is a public park built on a unique architectural structure. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, it features 132 tulip-shaped concrete piles that create an undulating landscape rising from the river. The project faced significant development challenges and delays before opening to the public in May 2021. It was initially conceived as a more ambitious performance venue but evolved into a primarily park space with an amphitheater intended for smaller-scale performances and community events. The park aims to provide accessible green space and cultural programming for New Yorkers and visitors alike, offering views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River.