Carl reimagines jazz fusion by weaving Brazilian and Latin textures into his band’s signature energy and virtuosity. Arrangements in this latest album, Claude, have developed a more emotional and introspective dimension. The recordings were inspired by two significant life events: the fire that destroyed his apartment in 2023, and the death of his father in 2024. From these traumatic experiences emerged music that interweaves nostalgia and the joy of remembering, expressed in a revitalized musical language blending elements of contemporary jazz, indie pop, and current English fusion. About Carl Mayotte Winner of the Félix Award for Jazz Album of the Year in 2022 and named Radio-Canada’s Jazz Revelation for 2020–2021, Carl Mayotte is one of the most sought-after bassists and jazz musicians in Quebec and Canada today. Holding a master’s degree in jazz performance from McGill University, his virtuosity and versatility have been praised by fellow musicians and critics alike, including Alain Caron and Bass Magazine. One of his goals as an artist is to democratize jazz and bring this musical genre back to the forefront. In line with this mission, he published The Ultimate Jazz Fusion Play-Along for Bass with Hudson Music in 2023. Since the release of his latest album Carnaval in the fall of 2023, Carl Mayotte has received a GAMIQ award and earned additional nominations at both the Prix Opus Gala and the ADISQ. Carl Mayotte - Bass and composition Gabriel Cyr - Guitar Damien-Jade Cyr - Saxophones Francis Grégoire – Keyboards Stéphane Chamberland - Drums