Carl Mayotte is a Canadian bass guitarist, composer, arranger and conductor.[1][2] In 2018, he formed a jazz fusion group, the Carl Mayotte Quintet.[3]
Carl Mayotte | |
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| Born | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Jazz fusion |
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| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Member of | Carl Mayotte Quintet |
| Website | carlmayotte |
Early life
editHe began his musical career at age 16, playing in many bars and events around Quebec, Canada.[1] He completed a technical degree at Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy before completing his bachelor's degree in jazz interpretation at Laval University, followed by a Master's degree with the jazz faculty of McGill University.
He traveled across Quebec, and many times to France, with the goal of democratizing jazz and bringing this musical genre to the forefront.[4][1]
Influences
editHe did not limit himself to jazz music. In an interview with Radio-Canada, he stated, "I try to listen to as many styles as possible, and above all, I do not want to put up barriers for myself".[5] He listens to pop music, has said that he enjoys the New Zealand singer Kimbra, and when he was younger listened to rock and progressive metal groups, such as Tool, Primus, and Dream Theater. In going from classical music to the more modern jazz fusion, he is able to appreciate and be inspired by many different styles of music.[5]
Carl Mayotte Quintet
editWith his group Carl Mayotte Quintet, incluiding Gabriel Cyrl (electric guitar), Francis Grégoire (keyboard), Damien-Jade Cyr (saxophone) and Stéphane Chamberland (drums),[3] he had the chance to participate in many concerts, events, festivals as well as offering master classes in CEGEPs, conservatories and universities across the province of Quebec.[4] His first album with Carl Mayotte Quintet and has worked with Michel Cusson.[5]
Music camp
editIn the summer of 2022, Mayotte created a new jazz music camp in St-Alexandre de Kamouraska, bringing together musicians of all ages and levels.[4]
Recognition
edit- Révélation in jazz: Radio-Canada (2020-21) for Fantosme (2019).[1][5]
- Jazz Album of the Year nominee. Le Premier Gala de l'ADISQ[1]
- Félix Album of the Year for Escale (2022)[4]
Discography
editMayotte participated in multiple projects:[4]
Carl Mayotte Quintet
edit- 2019 : Fantosme
- 2021 : Pop de Ville, Vol.1
- 2022 : Escale
- 2023 : Carnaval
Nouvelle R
edit- 2015 : L’emporte-pièce
- 2017 : Sendionek Mastro
- 2018 : Sénescence
De Si Belles
edit- 2018 : De Si Belles
Other projects
edit- 2016 : Marie-Claire Quartet : 60/40
- 2022 : Carl Mayotte: In a Sentimental Mood
Appearances on other albums
edit- 2020 : Félix Connolly : Entre Deux
- 2021 : François Doyon : Noël
Videography
editMayotte appeared in multiple video projects
Clips (Carl Mayotte Quintet)
editClips (Triton Trio)
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Carl Mayotte sur les planches du Palais Montcalm". Palais Montcalm – Maison de la musique (in French). Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ Renaud, Philippe (October 13, 2023). "Le jazz est un jeu". Le Devoir (in French). Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "On Jazze avec le Carl Mayotte Fusion Quintet | Journal le sentier" (in Canadian French). May 30, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Carl Mayotte". carlmayotte.com (in French). Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Radio-Canada.ca, Radio-Canada- (May 20, 2020). "Révélations | Radio-Canada.ca". Radio-Canada (in French). Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Carl Mayotte - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Gabriel Cyr Guitarist - Youtube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
