Carl Mayotte’s new concert features music from his latest album, Claude. While staying true to the high energy and virtuosity that define his ensemble, the show introduces a more emotional and introspective dimension. Inspired by two life-altering events, including the passing of his father, this music masterfully balances nostalgia with a sense of liberation—an experience designed to bring both a smile to your face and chills to your skin.
With Claude, Carl Mayotte offers a work that is both intimate and radiant, shaped by two pivotal moments: the loss of his apartment in a 2023 fire and the death of his father in 2024. From these trials emerged music where nostalgia blends with the joy of remembrance, carried by a refreshed sonic language that draws as much from contemporary jazz as it does from indie-pop and the current British fusion scene. Through this project, the musician pays a heartfelt tribute to his father, Claude Mayotte.
Jazz Fusion Bassist
Carl Mayotte is one of the most distinctive figures in contemporary jazz fusion in Quebec. A bassist, composer, arranger, and educator, he stands out for his dazzling virtuosity and a sense of groove that has become his signature.
Winner of the Félix Award for Jazz Album of the Year at the ADISQ in 2022 and Jazz Radio-Canada Revelation 2020-2021, he holds a Master's degree in Jazz Performance from McGill University. At the helm of the Carl Mayotte Quintet, he delivers bold compositions where modern jazz, progressive rock, funk, and Latin influences converge. His album Carnaval (2023), recognized at the GAMIQ and nominated at the Prix Opus and the ADISQ, confirms his rise on the national and international scene. In March 2026, he releases his fifth album Claude, a heartfelt tribute to the memory of his father.