Chilly Gonzales / Corto.alto

Chilly Gonzales is as renowned for his intimate approach to the piano as he is for his undeniable showmanship. Dressed in a dressing gown and slippers, he has been filling philharmonic halls around the world for several decades. In the space of one evening, he might give a moving piano recital, dissect the workings of a Billie Eilish hit, or astound the audience with his rap skills. A Chilly Gonzales concert program might therefore include selections from his “Solo Piano” trilogy, an original masterclass, new arrangements of classics from the “Ivory Tower” album, or more recent compositions from his French-language album “French Kiss.” He will often take the mic to perform tracks from the “Gonzo” album, and sometimes older songs. Conversely, Chilly Gonzales may surprise us with new material. You never know what to expect from Gonzo! Corto.alto In recent years, Glasgow has established itself as a true jazz hotspot. Among the most notable discoveries is corto.alto, the group led by the talented composer and multi-instrumentalist Liam Shortall. In concert, Shortall mesmerizes the audience on keyboards while switching with astonishing skill from guitar to bass and then trombone. Their debut album, Bad With Names (2023), has an accessible sound but conceals a wealth of subtle tempo variations beneath the surface. The group excels at weaving diverse styles—hip-hop, broken beat, dub and punk—into the fabric of jazz. The result is a captivating fusion that pushes the boundaries of contemporary jazz.