The Georgia Straight Jazz Society has announced its return to an evening concert schedule, starting with a performance by the Carl Mayotte Quintet at 40 Knots Winery on April 17 at 7:00 p.m..
With a F茅lix Award-winning album and a mission to make jazz more accessible, Carl Mayotte is redefining the genre for a new audience. Hailed as one of Canada鈥檚 top young bassists and jazz musicians, winner of the 2021 Radio-Canada Jazz Revelation Title, he has taken the scene by storm with his electrifying performances and innovative jazz fusion sound.
A prodigy who began his professional career at just 16, Mayotte earned his master鈥檚 in jazz performance at McGill University and has already collaborated with legends like Sylvain Luc, Paul Brochu and Michel Cusson.
His latest album, Escale, was crowned Jazz Album of the Year at the 2022 F茅lix Awards, cementing his status as a rising star.
Beyond the stage, Mayotte is dedicated to jazz education. In 2022, he founded a groundbreaking jazz camp in Kamouraska, uniting musicians of all levels to explore and celebrate the art form. With his virtuosic yet approachable style, Mayotte is on a mission to bring jazz back to the forefront鈥攐ne groove at a time.
Catch Carl Mayotte live with his powerhouse band: Carl Mayotte on bass & composition, Gabriel Cyr on guitar, Damien-Jade Cyr on saxophones, Francis Gr茅goire on keys and St茅phane Chamberland on drums.
Admission is $25.00, $20.00 for members, $10.00 for students. Please visit to see the calendar of upcoming events.
