The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music proudly
presents the official album launch of “Nick Pitman’s Juicebox” on Wednesday 22
May 2024 at 17:30.
Nick
Pitman is a guitarist, producer, and music educator based in Durban, South
Africa. He has carved a dynamic path over the last decade within the city's
vibrant music scene. Renowned for his ability to traverse diverse genres and
push the boundaries of musical conventions, Pitman has earned recognition from
both local artists and the wider South African music community.
Having
garnered accolades, Pitman was selected for the Standard Bank National Youth
Jazz Band in 2016 and 2017. His musical journey took him to Cape Town,
showcasing original compositions with guest artists, and onto the stage at the
Oslo Jazz Festival in Norway in 2016. In 2022 he was one of the acts which
performed for the renowned South African Jazz Venue, The Rainbow's, Summer
Series of concerts, celebrating the club's 41st birthday.
On
the line-up were the likes of Sibusisio Mashiloane, Bheki Khoza and Melvin
Peters. Apart from performing his own music, he is and has been a band member
for prominent figures like Brian Thusi, Sibusiso Mashiloane, Andile Yenana,
McCoy Mrubata, and Lu Dlamini.
For the creation of his debut album,
"Nick Pitman's Juice Box." Nick teamed up with some of Durban's finest
musicians. The album is a meticulously crafted fusion of original compositions
spanning the last five years and selections from his university days. The
recorded album is a culmination of a Crowd-Funding campaign which Pitman began
in August 2023. The fund was highly successful and reached the goal set out.
Along with this campaign, Pitman was also awarded the SAMRO Music Creation
Support Fund in 2023. These funds have been immensely helpful in allowing
Pitman the opportunity to hire a great studio, musicians and visual artists to
realise his vision.
The album comprises 10 songs, 9 of which are original
compositions and the last being his own version of Kwa-Zulu Natal Guitarist,
Sandile Shange's tune, “iZolo”. The band includes the line up from the evening
as well as, Martin Sigamoney on Alto-Saxophone. It was recorded at Headroom
Studios in Durban by engineer Marius Botha. The album promises to be a
compelling showcase of Pitman's artistic evolution and his commitment to
pushing musical boundaries
Nick
Pitman (guitar), will be joined by Ntokozo
Nibande (trumpet), Siyalo Zulu (Trombone),
Bruce Baker (drums), Burton Naidoo (keys),
Braydon Hore (bass).
CDs and USBs
will be on sale at the door. The music will also be available for digital
download
22 Wednesday
2024
Doors open at
17:00, Music starts at 17:30
UKZN, Centre
for Jazz and Popular Music
University of
Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College Campus, Dennis Shepstone Building, Level 2
Tickets: R110,
R80 for pensioners, R50 for students
Online Tickets
available on webtickets:
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1546956619
