corto.alto

A jazz concert by corto.alto, the project of Scottish composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Liam Shortall, staged at Future Yard in Birkenhead.

corto.alto is the project of Liam Shortall, a Scottish composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose work was shaped by time spent in Glasgow's music scene. The debut album, Bad With Names, was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize and took the Best Album award at the Scottish Jazz Awards. Signed to Ninja Tune, the act has seen its newer singles gain radio support across the world.

The music blends jazz with club culture, hip-hop, soul and funk, drawing on a broad mix of influences and presented as music made on the project's own terms. This concert marks a return to Future Yard, where the act has already performed.

Future Yard is a concert and performance venue at Argyle Street in Birkenhead, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.