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Champian Fulton

Piano, USA

Born in Oklahoma, Champian Fulton has become a world class Jazz pianist and vocalist with international acclaim.

This young woman from Oklahoma captivates audiences in New York’s finest Jazz rooms and in concert halls around the world.

A mainstay on the vibrant New York Jazz scene, she has performed with musical royalty such as Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, 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. Her latest 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 (Release Date February 9, 2016).

Recognized as a Rising Jazz Star by the Downbeat Magazine Critic’s Poll, Champian’s “galvanizing presence” (the New Yorker) and her alluring musical presentation have made her “a charming young steward of the mainstream Jazz tradition.” (The New York Times)

“An assured vocalist with a galvanizing presence” The New Yorker. “The best new singer I’ve heard this year. – Make that several years”

The village Voice.

“Champian is the most gifted pure jazz singer of her generation”

Champian Fulton