Champian Fulton

Jazz Pianist and Vocalist

May
2
7:00 PM19:00

LeMars Arts Center (LeMars IA)

Champian Fulton Trio

"A Night In New York"

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Join us May 2nd, 2025 for a formal affair supporting the Le Mars Arts Council's Arts Center at The Garage at 800. We are elated to be welcoming world-renowned jazz musician Champian Fulton and her band to Le Mars after many years away.

The night will include a silent and live auction with proceeds benefiting the work of The Le Mars Arts Center. Additionally, we will be serving heavy hors d'oeuvres and the cash bars will be open to add to the jazz-filled affair.

Stay tuned for updates from the Executive Director, Draven Haefs, and plenty of conversation and fun throughout the evening. The doors open at 5:30 with the silent auction. The live auction begins at 7:15 after a short presentation from the Executive Director, and live music begins at 8:00pm to end the evening with jazz music and dancing.

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May
3
7:00 PM19:00

Crooners (Minneapolis MN)

A Delightful Evening of Straight Ahead Swing

“Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” according to the Absolute Sound. Her “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)

Champian Fulton: Piano and Vocals

Hidehiko Tanaka: Bass

Fukushi Tainaka: Drums

Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian Fulton is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 18 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll.

“Fulton self-accompanies and solos on piano with harmonic sophistication, impeccable chops, a risk-friendly attitude and an idiosyncratic conceptual range spanning Bud Powell, Erroll Garner and several other way-stations, refracted into her own argot.” - Downbeat

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May
6
7:00 PM19:00

Guest Appearance at Klas Lindquist's 50th Birthday Celebration at Fasching (Stockholm SE)

https://www.fasching.se/en/klas-lindquist-50th-birthday-extravaganza/#2025-05-06T20-00

Celebrating over 30 years as a musician, composer, and arranger, the multi-award-winning Klas Lindquist marks his 50th birthday with a special concert at Fasching on May 6.

Joining him on stage will be an exciting lineup of musicians he has collaborated with over the years. The foundation of the evening will be the quartet featured on Klas’s latest album, “Handle With Care”—an internationally acclaimed success. But that’s not all – Klas’s nine-piece ensemble will also perform, along with special guests: the American jazz star, vocalist, and pianist Champian Fulton, and Klas’s longtime friend, the exceptional trombonist and pianist Ulf Johansson Werre.

In collaboration with Champian, the evening will premiere a new repertoire that will later be showcased at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in New York, featuring some of the city’s top jazz musicians.

About Klas Lindquist

“One of Sweden’s most exciting musicians.” – Lennart Blomberg, Göteborgs Posten
“… deserves wider exposure in the USA.” – Joseph Lang, Jersey Jazz Magazine
“… a musician who confidently trusts his material, tone, technique, and interpretation.” – Ulf Johansson, LIRA

Klas’s 2023 release “Alternative Source of Energy” with the Klas Lindquist Nonet was named Swedish Jazz Album of the Year by Orkester Journalen readers.

This will be a truly unforgettable evening for Klas, his fellow musicians, and the audience.

Lineup:
Klas Lindquist – saxophone/clarinet/composer/arranger
Leo Lindberg – piano
Niklas Fernqvist – bass
Daniel Fredriksson – drums

Klas Toresson – saxophone/flute
Fredrik Lindborg – saxophone/clarinet
Karl Olandersson – trumpet
Nils Janson – trumpet
Hampus Adami – trombone

Special Guests:

Champian Fulton (US) – vocals/piano
Ulf Johansson Werre – trombone/piano

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Mar
22
7:00 PM19:00

Flying High at Pomona College's Garrison Theater (Claremont CA)

Welcome to Flying High: Big Band Canaries Who Soared!

Well-known musicians Champian Fulton, Carmen Bradford, and Elizabeth Bougerol celebrate Women’s History Month with a tribute to the trailblazing musicians of the 20th century: Billie Holiday, Anita O’Day, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Jo Stafford, Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, and others.

Early in their careers, they were “canaries” – women singing with the great Big Bands of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, and more. But these women were birds of a feather in more ways than one. They didn’t let bandleaders define them and they all went on to acclaimed soloist careers.

After debuting at NYC’s Birdland Club to three nights of sold out shows, JATB is presenting “Flying High: Big Band Canaries Who Soared” at the Garrison Theater at Scripps College. Join us Saturday March 22 at 3:00 PM for a revue of the music made famous by jazz canaries once they spread their wings!

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Mar
21
7:00 PM19:00

Flying High (Escondido CA)

FEATURING CARMEN BRADFORD & ELIZABETH BOUGEROL.

Billie Holiday, Anita O’Day, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Jo Stafford, Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald, and others. They started as “canaries” – women singing with well-known Big Bands – before they went on to acclaimed soloist careers. Coming in March, after selling out at NYC’s Birdland Club, this revue is the music made famous by canaries once they spread their wings!

Standard Tickets $30-$42 including fees (Face Value $25-$35). Discounts available for Senior, Student, Military. Children 3-12 eligible for a free “Child” ticket.

Group price available by calling Box Office 15% off Standard Tickets for groups of 10 or more. Call (800)988-4253

https://artcenter.org/event/flyinghigh/

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Mar
9
7:00 PM19:00

Flying High at the Birdland Theater (NYC)

Flying High at the Birdland Theater

Featuring Ekep Nkewlle and Olivia Chindamo + Neal Miner on bass and Charles Ruggiero on drums.

Shows at 7 & 9:30 PM Each night.

Friday March 7

Saturday March 8

Sunday March 9

ALL TICKETS: https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/flying-high-with-champian-fulton-olivia-chindamo-ekep-nkwelle-2/

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Mar
8
7:00 PM19:00

Flying High at the Birdland Theater (NYC)

Flying High at the Birdland Theater

Featuring Ekep Nkewlle and Olivia Chindamo + Neal Miner on bass and Charles Ruggiero on drums.

Shows at 7 & 9:30 PM Each night.

Friday March 7

Saturday March 8

Sunday March 9

ALL TICKETS: https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/flying-high-with-champian-fulton-olivia-chindamo-ekep-nkwelle-2/

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Mar
7
7:00 PM19:00

Flying High at the Birdland Theater (NYC)

Flying High at the Birdland Theater

Featuring Ekep Nkewlle and Olivia Chindamo + Neal Miner on bass and Charles Ruggiero on drums.

Shows at 7 & 9:30 PM Each night.

Friday March 7

Saturday March 8

Sunday March 9

ALL TICKETS: https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/flying-high-with-champian-fulton-olivia-chindamo-ekep-nkwelle-2/

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Mar
2
3:40 PM15:40

Jersey Jazz LIVE! (Madison NJ)

TICKETS: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/new-jersey-jazz-society/champian-fulton-trio

Champian Fulton Trio with Hide Tanaka and Aleksi Heinola

3:30 PM Performance

The Madison Community Arts Center is located at 10 Kings Road in Madison, NJ. The Jersey Jazz LIVE! concerts begin at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for NJJS members and $15 for non-members. Student ad­mission is $5 with valid ID. There will be light refreshments for pur­chase. To order tickets in advance, log onto https://artsintrinsic.ticketleap.com/njjs-champian-fulton-03-02-25/.

Read more about the performance here: https://njjs.org/march-jersey-jazz-live-champian-fulton-salutes-big-band-female-vocalists/

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Feb
16
3:30 PM15:30

Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival (Bethesda MD)

Champian Fulton TRIO

Join us on the brand-new Bijou Stage on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3:30 PM for an unforgettable performance by Champian Fulton. Experience her rich and heartfelt sounds in an intimate setting. Don’t miss this tribute!

“Here’s To Life”-Champian Fulton’s Tribute to Shirley Horne

Both Shirley Horn and Champian Fulton are among the rare and revered artists who seamlessly blend their talents as jazz pianists and vocalists. Like Horn, Champian’s artistry is steeped in elegance, subtlety, and emotional depth, capturing the intimacy of storytelling through her voice and the harmonic richness of her piano playing. Both musicians embody a tradition of jazz that values nuance and connection, using their dual talents to evoke a profound sense of artistry.  

Champian’s “Here’s to Life” tribute honors the late Shirley Horn’s enduring legacy, particularly her signature interpretation of the song and its themes of gratitude, reflection, and resilience. Horn, celebrated for her soulful delivery and exquisite phrasing, brought unparalleled emotion to “Here’s to Life”, which became an anthem of her later years. Fulton’s tribute mirrors this spirit, drawing on her own ability to balance vocal expression with masterful piano accompaniment, much like Horn, who was often described as the equal of piano greats like Bill Evans and Ahmad Jamal.  

In this heartfelt homage, Champian reflects on Horn’s journey, from her roots in Washington, D.C.’s vibrant U Street jazz scene to her groundbreaking recordings like Here’s to Life and collaborations with jazz luminaries like Miles Davis. Fulton’s performance serves as a testament to Horn’s influence on a new generation of jazz musicians, ensuring that her legacy as a pianist, vocalist, and innovator continues to inspire.  

Audiences can expect Fulton to channel Horn’s introspective artistry, weaving themes of life’s highs and lows into a deeply personal and uplifting tribute. With her ability to combine technical brilliance and emotional resonance, Champian Fulton truly embodies the timeless spirit of Shirley Horn.

Tickets: https://midatlanticjazzfestival.org/card-champian-fulton/

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Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

Montclair State (Montclair, NJ)

Wednesday Feb 12 
MASTERCLASS 3:30PM
PERFORMANCE WITH TRIO 8PM
Reservations for Performance Required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcefUard1E8xGwKLyws9MB5Zj9_XMAnq2xDwegXod1qaiEng/viewform?usp=sharing

Leshowitz Recital Hall

Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 18 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll.

“Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “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)

Where:Chapin Hall G10 - Jed Leshowitz Recital Hall

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Trettondagsjazz (Bromma SE)
Jan
6
2:00 PM14:00

Trettondagsjazz (Bromma SE)

Time again for a jazz concert on the Epiphany (January 6th) in the beautiful Abrahamsberg Church in Bromma.

Klas Lindquist, who lives in Bromma, hosts the yearly event “Trettondagsjazz” and by his side he has trumpeter and singer Björn Ingelstam, who normally lives and works in Paris, and trombonist Niklas Carlsson from Second Line Jazzband in Gothenburg. Jazzy interpretations of giants such as Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman and Jack Teagarden and others are offered.

The concert is divided into two sets and there is coffee for sale during the break

Klas Lindquist - saxophone, clarinet
Björn Ingelstam - trumpet, vocals
Niklas Carlsson - trombone, vocals
Champian Fulton - piano, vocals
Niklas Fernqvist - bass
Daniel Fredriksson - drums

Very welcome!

TICKETS HERE https://nortic.se/ticket/show/251845

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Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)
Dec
28
8:30 PM20:30

Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)

Champian Fulton Trio is celebrating Christmas at Birdland; December 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28

Sets every night at 8:30 to 10:30

Saturday December 28 featuring PASQUALE GRASSO on guitar

https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/christmas-with-champian-fulton-10/

Birdland fan favorite, pianist-vocalist Champian Fulton returns to Birdland with her trio for, “Christmas with Champian.” Champian, along with , drummer Fukushi Tainaka and bassist Hide Tanaka, swing their way through a set of jazzy holiday classics including, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” and more.

Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 18 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll.

 “Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “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)

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Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)
Dec
27
8:30 PM20:30

Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)

Champian Fulton Trio is celebrating Christmas at Birdland; December 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28

Friday December 27 featuring JERRY WELDON on tenor sax

Sets every night at 8:30 to 10:30

https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/christmas-with-champian-fulton-8/

Birdland fan favorite, pianist-vocalist Champian Fulton returns to Birdland with her trio for, “Christmas with Champian.” Champian, along with , drummer Fukushi Tainaka and bassist Hide Tanaka, swing their way through a set of jazzy holiday classics including, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” and more.

Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 18 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll.

 “Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “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)

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Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)
Dec
26
8:30 PM20:30

Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)

Champian Fulton Trio is celebrating Christmas at Birdland; December 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28

Sets every night at 8:30 to 10:30

Thursday December 26 featuring PETER BERNSTEIN on guitar

https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/christmas-with-champian-fulton-6/

Birdland fan favorite, pianist-vocalist Champian Fulton returns to Birdland with her trio for, “Christmas with Champian.” Champian, along with , drummer Fukushi Tainaka and bassist Hide Tanaka, swing their way through a set of jazzy holiday classics including, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” and more.

Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 18 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll.

 “Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “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)

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Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)
Dec
25
8:30 PM20:30

Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)

Champian Fulton Trio is celebrating Christmas at Birdland; December 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28

Sets every night at 8:30 to 10:30

https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/christmas-with-champian-fulton-2/

Birdland fan favorite, pianist-vocalist Champian Fulton returns to Birdland with her trio for, “Christmas with Champian.” Champian, along with , drummer Fukushi Tainaka and bassist Hide Tanaka, swing their way through a set of jazzy holiday classics including, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” and more.

Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 18 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll.

 “Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “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)

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Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)
Dec
24
8:30 PM20:30

Birdland the Jazz Corner of the World (NYC)

Champian Fulton Trio is celebrating Christmas at Birdland; December 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28

Sets every night at 8:30 to 10:30

https://www.birdlandjazz.com/tm-event/christmas-with-champian-fulton-2/

Birdland fan favorite, pianist-vocalist Champian Fulton returns to Birdland with her trio for, “Christmas with Champian.” Champian, along with , drummer Fukushi Tainaka and bassist Hide Tanaka, swing their way through a set of jazzy holiday classics including, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” and more.

Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 18 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll.

 “Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” (the Aboslute Sound). Her “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)

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Nov
26
6:30 PM18:30

Libretto (Paso Robles, CA)

Doors open: 6:00pm. Live performance (first set): 6:30pm- 8:00pm)

SECOND SET from 8:30 PM

$50 cover charge. No Parties Over 4 People. Please contact for larger groups prior to show. Cancellations with full refund will be accepted and issued up to 24 hours before event. Please limit one time block per reservation. RSVP below. Thank you!

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LIBRETTO

1242 Park Street

Paso Robles, CA 93446

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