Champian Fulton Quartet
Friday • 7 - 8:30 p.m. Groovin’ Stage
Born in Oklahoma, Champian Fulton has become a world class jazz pianist and vocalist with international acclaim. A mainstay on the vibrant New York jazz scene, she has performed with musical royalty such as Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, Eric Alexander, Buster Williams, and Louis Hayes. From New York to Barcelona, Champian’s swinging style and charismatic performances have made her a guardian of the legacy of jazz. Champian is ambitious about recording her music. As a leader, she has six recordings to her credit
while still in her twenties. Her debut album, Champian with David Berger & the Sultans of Swing was recorded following a two‐year residency at the famed New York jazz club Birdland. Her releases Sometimes I’m Happy and The Breeze And I featured her working trio. Champian’s new album, After Dark with jazz luminaries David Williams on bass, Lewis Nash on drums, and Stephen Fulton on flugelhorn, features the music of Dinah Washington. Jazz education is a concern near and dear to Champian’s
heart, having been inspired by Clark Terry’s tireless advocacy for the perpetuation of the craft. Clark coached her on rehearsal techniques, performance etiquette, private teaching, and the business of the jazz. Champian strives to impart this unique knowledge to students around the world, while being involved in educational programs such as Litchfield Jazz Camp and Rutgers Jazz Institute. Her skills as an educator in jazz come from the highest authorities as she works to perpetuate the jazz language.
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