{"product_id":"some-small-fortune","title":"corto.alto - SOME SMALL FORTUNE [CD]","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best part of the last decade, Dumfries-born, Glasgow-raised Liam Shortall AKA corto.alto has been in his home studio in the Southside of the Scottish city, cooking up frenetic improvisations, diligently wonky productions and genre-spanning compositions with a close-knit group of local collaborators. Now signed to Ninja Tune, the multi-instrumentalist producer, composer and performer announces “SOME SMALL FORTUNE”, which finds Shortall at his most expansive and unpredictably exciting, working with his widest range of features to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis release showcases collaborations with notable artists such as Mick Jenkins, Vector, anaiis, Oscar Jerome, Jacob Alon (Brit Award winner), BINA., Terra Kin, and Eriff. Shortall is also joined by his longtime Glaswegian band, including drummer Graham Costello, Mercury Prize nominated Fergus McCreadie, and saxophonist Mateusz Sobieski. The album is a rich tapestry of electronic, classical, pop, and indie influences, extending far beyond the confines of its meticulous making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of his previous album, “Bad with Names,” which earned corto.alto his first Mercury Prize nomination in 2024 and achieved significant chart positions in the UK, including #4 on the Jazz \u0026amp; Blues Albums Chart, this new offering is set to captivate jazz enthusiasts and beyond. corto.alto's talent was further recognized with the Breakthrough Artist award at the AIM Independent Music Awards 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenre-spanning compositions blending electronic, classical, pop, and indie influences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtensive collaborations with a diverse range of acclaimed artists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures Shortall's signature frenetic improvisations and wonky productions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCritically acclaimed artist with previous Mercury Prize nominations and awards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiam Shortall, known as corto.alto, is a multi-instrumentalist producer, composer, and performer based in Glasgow. His work is characterized by its improvisational nature and innovative production, drawing from a wide array of musical styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CD edition of “SOME SMALL FORTUNE” offers a compelling listening experience from an artist pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"corto.alto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58057494364542,"sku":"B0H4H56LMQ","price":31.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/61ILLtHLBML_3a781e0e-7be7-4e1d-8e6a-f3b7ca7baa80.jpg?v=1789767201","url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/fr\/products\/some-small-fortune","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}