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Corto.alto is the multi-instrumental jazz/electronic project led by Glasgow-based musician Liam Shortall. The sound blends bold brass textures with hip-hop influences and club-ready rhythms, creating an immersive, genre-spanning experience. Since emerging from Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene, Corto.alto has earned critical recognition and a growing international following.
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Originally rooted in live experimentation, Corto.alto has evolved into a distinctive platform for collaborative exploration, drawing on a wide network of musicians and producers. The project’s music is tailored for both intimate club sets and festival stages, delivering energy, nuance, and a strong sense of groove.
The live experience
What reaches the room
For fans and new listeners alike, Corto.alto offers a clear, dependable pathway to engaging live performances and releases. We’ve got you—secure your seats and follow the artist for updates on the next chapters in this dynamic musical journey.
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Key milestones include the debut album Bad With Names being shortlisted for the 2024 Mercury Prize (Album Of The Year), with the acclaimed release 30/108 arriving in June 2024. Corto.alto’s 2025 line-up features new singles such as DON’TT LISTEN, VANDAL, APRIL (featuring anaiis), 32. Dip (108), and Pinch (nov 2025). The project has also earned prominent awards, including Best Band and Best Album at the Scottish Jazz Awards (2020), New Music Scotland Innovation in Jazz (2021), UK Jazz Act of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards (2025), and a nomination for Breakthrough Artist at the AIM Awards (2025).
The live experience
What reaches the room
Tour activity in 2025 spans the UK and Australia: headlining in London at KOKO (October 23, 2025), as well as Australian debut dates in Melbourne (The Night Cat, November 20, 2025), Strawberry Fields (November 22, 2025), and Sydney (Oxford Art Factory, November 23, 2025). For the latest on shows and dates, follow Corto.alto and check venue pages.
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Socials and official hub: official site cortoalto.com; Facebook at corto.alto; Instagram @corto.alto; YouTube at /c/cortoalto; Bandcamp hosts releases and social links. Links open in new tabs for quick access: cortoalto.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp.
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The records
The hits
Key milestones include the debut album Bad With Names being shortlisted for the 2024 Mercury Prize (Album Of The Year), with the acclaimed release 30/108 arriving in June 2024. Corto.alto’s 2025 line-up features new singles such as DON’TT LISTEN, VANDAL, APRIL (featuring anaiis), 32. Dip (108), and Pinch (nov 2025). The project has also earned prominent awards, including Best Band and Best Album at the Scottish Jazz Awards (2020), New Music Scotland Innovation in Jazz (2021), UK Jazz Act of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards (2025), and a nomination for Breakthrough Artist at the AIM Awards (2025).
Tour activity in 2025 spans the UK and Australia: headlining in London at KOKO (October 23, 2025), as well as Australian debut dates in Melbourne (The Night Cat, November 20, 2025), Strawberry Fields (November 22, 2025), and Sydney (Oxford Art Factory, November 23, 2025). For the latest on shows and dates, follow Corto.alto and check venue pages.
Socials and official hub: official site cortoalto.com; Facebook at corto.alto; Instagram @corto.alto; YouTube at /c/cortoalto; Bandcamp hosts releases and social links. Links open in new tabs for quick access: cortoalto.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp.
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