When:
April 25, 2026 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
2026-04-25T20:00:00-04:00
2026-04-25T22:30:00-04:00
Laureate of the 2020–2021 Radio-Canada Revelation Award in Jazz, Carl Mayotte is one of the most popular young bassists and jazzmen in Quebec and across Canada. Having started his professional career at the age of 16 and completed a master’s degree in jazz performance at McGill University, he has been noticed for his virtuosity and versatility by several musicians and critics – from Alain Caron to Bass Magazine. He recently released a third album, Escale, which won the 2022 Félix Award (Quebec’s equivalent of the GRAMMYs) for Jazz album of the year.
Carl Mayotte’s new concert will showcase the music from his upcoming album Claude. Staying true to the energy and virtuosity that define his group, the performance will also embrace a more emotional and introspective dimension. Inspired by two life-altering events — including the passing of his father — this music blends nostalgia with a sense of release. An experience that will leave you both smiling and moved.
With Claude, Carl Mayotte presents a work that is both intimate and luminous, inspired by two pivotal moments in his life: the fire that destroyed his apartment in 2023 and the passing of his father in 2024. From these trials emerged a body of music where nostalgia intertwines with the joy of remembrance, carried by a renewed sonic language drawing equally from contemporary jazz, indie-pop, and the current UK fusion scene. Through this project, the musician pays tribute to his father, Claude Mayotte.
Personnel:
Carl Mayotte-bass
Stephane Chamberland-drums
Francis Grégoire-keyboard
Damien Jade Cyr-saxophone
Gabriel Cyr-guitar
Check out: “Grand Prix” “Pop de Vile Vol 1” “London Underground”
