Carl Mayotte is an Award Winning electric bassist and is playing with his Quintet featuring: Carl Mayotte (bass and compositions), Gabriel Cyr (guitar), Damien-Jade Cyr (saxes), Francis Grégoire (Keys) and Stephane Chamberland (drums). Believe me, there are no passengers in this superb band! This is jazz fusion at its very best and a special look out for guitarist Gabriel Cyr, who is a superb player in the Larry Carlton style.

Winner of the 2020-2021 Jazz Radio-Canada Revelation title, Carl Mayotte is one of the most prominent young bassists and jazz musicians in Quebec and Canada at the moment. Having started his professional career at the age of 16 and completed a master's degree in jazz performance at McGill University, his virtuosity and versatility have been recognized by several musicians and critics, from Alain Caron to Bass Magazine. His third album, "Escale," earned him a Felix Award for Jazz Album of the Year in 2022. In addition, in the summer of 2022, he established a new jazz music camp in Kamouraska, bringing together musicians of all ages and skill levels. One of the young musician's goals is to democratize jazz and bring this musical genre to the forefront. He has just released his fourth album, an ode to Brazilian music.

Tickets are $30.00 (students, Quadwrangle Regulars and NIJFA Subscribers $25.00) available from Simonholt (250) 933-3338, or online here: https://square.link/u/osOnqD3f