corto.alto

Corto.alto is the dynamic project of Glasgow-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Liam Shortall. With a sound that effortlessly blurs the lines between jazz, club culture, hip-hop, and soul, Shortall has established himself as one of the most innovative forces in the contemporary music scene. Following a successful year featuring a Mercury Prize nomination for the debut album 'Bad With Names' and a win for 'Breakthrough Artist' at the AIM Awards, corto.alto continues its triumphant run. The music reflects a unique blend of formal conservatory studies and the raw energy of the Scottish underground.After leaving an indelible impression at the Super-Sonic Jazz festival in Paradiso last year, the band now returns for their own headline show. During these high-energy performances, Shortall seamlessly switches between bass, synths, and trombone, supported by a collective of hyper-talented musicians. With new singles such as 'THIEF' under his belt, corto.alto brings his boundary-pushing improvisation and electronic productions back to Amsterdam in the autumn of 2026.