The first two artists for the new edition of šMENT are corto.alto and Nejc Pipp!
corto.alto
corto.alto, a Mercury Prize nominee and one of the most exciting new voices in UK jazz, is coming to Ljubljana for the very first time with an explosive live show blending jazz, hip-hop, soul and electronic music.
The Glasgow-born composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer has earned widespread acclaim through his releases on Ninja Tune, winning over audiences and tastemakers alike, including legendary BBC radio host Gilles Peterson, who described him a child of Hiatus Kaiyote and Masters at Work.
“The Scottish musician redefining jazz for a new generation.”
The National
His debut album Bad With Names was shortlisted for the iconic Mercury Prize (2024) and won ‘Best Album’ at the Scottish Jazz Awards. In 2025, he won ‘Act Of The Year’ at the Jazz FM Awards public vote.
Now signed to Ninja Tune, he released “SOME SMALL FORTUNE” in the start of September. His music is not just a reflection of his time spent as part of the burgeoning and fertile music scene in Glasgow, but equally an eclectic mix of influences that draw as much on his affinity with club-culture and electronic Music, as well as his love of classic hip-hop, soul and funk. Over the last two years, the band played over 150 shows, including festivals such as Glastonbury, We Out Here, Latitute, North Sea, Montreux and Cross The Tracks.
Nejc Pipp
Slovenian singer, songwriter and producer Nejc Pipp moves effortlessly between R&B, electronic, jazz and ambient music in his intimate pop expression. In his atmospheric songs, built around prominent melodies and tight beats, Pipp takes us through his inner landscapes, resonating with emotional depth. He made a splash on the local scene with his sophomore album Entropy, self-released in 2024. Music critics describe his music as a raw gem, marked by moving and sincere lyrics, unexpectedly mature for such a young artist. The first single from his upcoming third album, announced for 2027, is set to be released before his performance at šMENT, where he will also premiere multiple new songs.
Tickets on sale at Eventim.
Organisation: MENT Ljubljana/Kino Šiška
