A NEW CARL MAYOTTE ALBUM, IN MEMORY OF HIS FATHER : « CLAUDE » IS OUT NOW
Jazz musician Carl Mayotte unveils today his fifth album, Claude. A poignant tribute to the memory of his father, whom he lost in 2024, the record explores a rich emotional spectrum where brightness and nostalgia intertwine.
Each composition recalls a memory shared with his father: car rides through Loretteville when he was eight years old, late-night jam sessions in the family basement, and their shared passion for Jimi Hendrix. For Carl, the album represents a form of collective grieving to share with the world. It's a way of celebrating the man his father was and the influence he had on both his life and his music.
With Claude, Carl aims to move away from his usual ’70s-inspired style to modernize his sound and create a more contemporary musical identity, while experimenting with bold musical combinations that echo the music he and his father listened to together.
The project also allowed the bassist to collaborate with artists from a wide range of musical backgrounds: Fred Fortin, a pop-folk-rock icon; Pierre Rémillard, a key figure in metal; Dayron Luis San Juan, a master of Cuban music; and Pierre-Emmanuel Beaudoin, one of the most in-demand musicians on the indie scene.
He continues to perform alongside his longtime quintet: Stéphane Chamberland on drums, Damien-Jade Cyr on saxophones and keyboards, Gabriel Cyr on guitar, and Francis Grégoire on keyboards.
The group will perform throughout the spring to present Claude, with a tour planned across Quebec, Ontario, Western Canada, and Europe.
Carl Mayotte - Claude
