Escale Carl Mayotte

• 1 Dans les nuages 04:02
• 2 Au milieu de nulle part 04:36
• 3 Hiver 04:11
• 4 Joyau du desert 02:31
• 5 Didem 05:07
• 6 Bozo 03:55
• 7 Le renégat 03:34
• 8 Rêverie (Bonne nuit Loulou) 03:32
• 9 Trauma 04:39
• Total Runtime 36:07

Info zu Escale

Bassist, composer and arranger, Carl Mayotte is recognized in the jazz world as an exceptional musician. With this third album, Escale, he presents a personal work, which he composed, interpreted and produced. An invitation to discover his universe.

An improvised Escale: For this album, Carl Mayotte has opted for a different approach from the one he used for the two previous ones, where he would polish each musical line at length during the writing stage. This time, the emphasis is on spontaneous composition and improvisation, for a more organic and personal touch. This liberating method is reflected in every step of the album’s production, from sound recording to photography, from composition to recording.

This stopover in Carl Mayotte’s universe takes the electric bass out of its traditional role of accompaniment and allows us to discover the great versatility of the instrument. Carl Mayotte puts his virtuosity at the service of the music through his melodic and subtle playing that leaves plenty of room for his collaborators. By taking the paths of jazz fusion and improvisation, he reinvents the genre with a beautiful modernity by his choice of varied instrumentation from the harmonica to the kanoun.

Young, gifted and virtuoso: Carl Mayotte started playing in bars in the Quebec City area at the age of 16. His music has taken him on trips to Quebec and France, and has allowed him to rub shoulders with a wide variety of styles, from Quebec singers like Bruno Pelletier to European big bands.

Equipped with a solid academic background – a bachelor’s degree from Laval University in jazz performance, and a master’s degree in jazz from McGill University – he embarked on directing and arranging, collaborating with artists like Chloé Sainte-Marie as well as a symphony orchestra and a choir. In 2019, his first album, Fantosme, was released, concocted with musician and UZEB alumnus Michel Cusson. It will be followed, two years later, by Pop de Ville Vol.1, an ode to jazz fusion and Japanese city pop.

Named Radio-Canada Jazz Revelation 2020-2021, he was nominated at the ADISQ Gala in the category Jazz Album of the Year.

Carl Mayotte, bass, piano, voice
Olivier Bussières, percussions, drum
Didem BaŞar, kanoun
Damien-Jade Cyr, saxophone, flute
Jean-Michel Leblanc, guitars
Levy Bourbonnais, harmonica
Geneviève Leblanc, piano, musical plot (Trauma)
Antoine Baril, wind

Carl Mayotte
is one of the leading figures in contemporary jazz fusion in Québec. A bassist, composer, arranger, and educator, he stands out for his dazzling virtuosity, impeccable rhythmic precision, and signature sense of groove.

Winner of the Félix Award for Jazz Album of the Year at ADISQ in 2022 and Radio-Canada Jazz Revelation 2020–2021, his musical approach combines technical mastery with expressiveness, captivating both seasoned jazz fans and newcomers alike. A graduate of McGill University with a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance, he blends discipline with stage energy, creating a powerful musical universe that draws on modern jazz, progressive rock, funk, and Latin influences.

As the leader of his own ensemble, the Carl Mayotte Quintet, he delivers bold compositions built on rich harmonies and intricate rhythms. In every performance, Carl is driven by a deep desire to connect with his audience and provide a truly unique experience.

Since the release of Carnaval in the fall of 2023—an album awarded at the GAMIQ and nominated at both the Opus Awards and ADISQ—he has continued to solidify his presence on the national and international stage.

Committed to making jazz more accessible and bringing it to the forefront, he published The Ultimate Jazz Fusion Play-Along for Bass with Hudson Music in 2023, a work that has become a reference for advanced bassists.

Dieses Album enthält kein Booklet