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Titus Maz

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About Titus Maz

Titus is a London based Guitarist , Composer and Producer. 25+ years of studio & live experience from Jazz to Soul to Funk to Fusion.
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Passionate about music I started playing classical guitar at around a very early age and it wasn't long before i discovered the electric guitar. Throughout the years I have always had great satisfaction in developing both my acoustic fingerpicking playing and electric guitar styles, combining the study of Jazz, Blues and Rock. Active on stage since 1994, first in Italy and Europe, I then had trips to USA from 1996 to 2015 to attend courses and seminars at MI, and for recording studio / collaborations. During my time in North East of Italy, I had the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of Blues and Jazz at CAMM and got involved in some interesting bands touring too ( Talkin'Acid , Funk project etc. ). The same year I successfully completed some Jazz Improvisation courses at Berklee online ( Gary Burton ). Here in London I committed myself to study Jazz, Composition, Performance and Production at LCCM Uni, achieving a BA (with Honours). I also had the chance to do other masterclasses and courses with Pianist Barry Harris, Mike Outram, Guthrie Govan, Peter Bernstein, Mike Stern, and more. London now remains my home and I'm busy dedicating myself to several live/studio projects : Titus Maz Quartet, Mind The Cat funk trio, Music of The Soul, Unmuted Live sessions, Baby Powder, Measures Quartet, TECO and other collabs with singers and artists such as Valentina, Mikyla Cara , Hannah Mei, Wezi, Ace Motif, Nina Rose, Ayanna, Siobhan , plus my solo work. My playing is rooted in Blues, Soul, Rock but seen from a Jazz perspective too.

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Oliver W
5 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Church Ln
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Titus is a well established guitarist both on the jazz and funk scene. His playing always stay true to the roots of the style he's performing and he commands a truly energetic stage performance. Titus is not only a reliable musician but an amazing person. I look forward to our future performances together.

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Rosie B
5 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Stoke Newington Rd
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5 out of 5

A great Jazz funk night hosted by Titus & The Measures Quartet at Ruby's. Awesome players and fun jam session. I can highly recommend this quartet !

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Titus Maz's Song list

This is only a short selection, any song not listed here can be quickly learnt for any occasion and in any style or arrangement needed for any occasion.
********* POP / SOUL / NEOSOUL / FUNK / DISCO *********
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Georgy Porgy - Eric Benet / Toto
Mas que Nada - Sergio Mendes
Drop & Roll - John Scofield
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
No diggity - Blackstreet
You and I - Delegation
Earth Wind & Fire - All songs
Working Day & night - Michael Jackson
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Say yes - Floetry
Golden - Jill Scott
Will you still love me tomorrow - Amy winehouse
Tyrone - Erikah Badu
Sweet Love - Anita Baker
Forget me nots - Patrice Rushen
Ah Yeah - Robert Glasper
All night Long - Mary Jane Girls
Always There - Incognito
American Boy - Estelle
Candy - Cameo
Crush - Zhane
Diamonds - Rihanna
Don’t start now - Dua Lipa
I can’t help it - Michael Jackson
I want your love - Chic
Bad girls - Donna Summer
Keep forgetting - Rebecca johnson band
You and I - Delegation
You might need somebody - Shola Ama
Mr. Magic - Amy Winehouse
Just the two of us - Bill Withers
Car Wash - Rose Royce
Cheryl Lynn - To be Real
Free - Deniece Williams
Everybody Wants to Rule The World - Tears For Fears
Everybody Dance - Chic
Get down On it - Kool & the Gang
Beat Goes On - The Whispers
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Them Changes - Thundercat
Georgia on my mind
What's going on
I shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
Crossroads - Clapton / John Mayer
Feel Like Making Love - Roberta Flack
House Party - Fred Wesley
Signed sealed delivered - Stevie Wonder
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Rehab - Amy winehouse
Let’s Dance - David Bowie
Digging on james brown - Tower of power
Get Down Saturday Night - Oliver Cheatam
Brick House - Commodores
A me me piace ‘o blues - Pino Daniele
Shape Of you - Ed Sheeran
No diggity - Blackstreet
Shake Everything you got - Maceo parker
Shake your body down - Jackson 5
Good Times - Nile Rodgers
Another on bites the dust
Chic Cheer - Chic
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
Yes i know my way - Pino Daniele
Soul With a capital S - Tower of Power
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Sex Machine - James Brown
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Kiss - Prince
American Boy - Estelle
The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix
Isn't She Lovely? - Stevie Wonder  
I Wish - Stevie Wonder
Just Kissed My Baby - The Meters ( Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen Live Arrgmt. )

Crazy - Gnarls Barkley    
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Jammin - Stevie Wonder
Tom Misch - South of The River 
Ready - PJ Morton
As - Stevie Wonder
Angel - Lalah Hathaway
Officially missing you - Tamia
*************** JAZZ / BOSSA NOVA *******************
The Way you look tonight
I thought about you
The Lady is a tramp
Cheek to cheek
Skylark
There will never be another you
How High the moon
Can’t help loving dat man - Nicole Henry
My Favorite things
I’ve got you under my skin
L O V E
I’m beginning to see the light
Strasbourg St Denis  
Fried Pies  - Wes Montgomery    
The Chicken  
Feel Like making Love - R. Flack  
Flor De Lys
Sunny
Sista - Rachel Ferrel
Watermelon Man - Headhunters LP
Affirmation - G. Benson
Brazilian Love Affair - G. duke
It’s On - G. Duke
Butterfly - H. Hancock
Nardis - Miles Davis
Hang up your hang ups
Wayne’s thang
Detroit - M. Miller
Mr. Clean
Happy People - K. Garrett
NIca’s Dream
Chameleon
On Green Dolphin St 
Song For my father 
Corcovado
Solar 
All the things you are
Autumn Leaves
There Will Never Be Another You
Misty
Centerpiece
Waltz For Debby
Giant steps
Billie's Bounce
Besame Mucho
Cherokee
Little Sunflower
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Blue Monk
In a Sentimental Mood
Skating In Central Park
Lullaby Of Birdland
Just Friends
Someday My Prince Will Come
When You Wish Upon A Star
Take The A Train
Oleo
I Got Rhythm
All Blues
My Favorite Things
My Funny Valentine
Round Midnight
Lady Bird
Over The Rainbow (Somewhere)
A Foggy Day
Cantaloupe Island
Oleo
Chega de Saudade
Flor De Lis - Djavan
Stella by Starlight
Estate - Bruno Martino Joao Gilberto
Every Time we say goodbye - Ella Fitgerald
Mas Que Nada - Sergio Mendez
Baubles Bangles and Beads - Eliane Elias
I’m Coming Virginia - Barbara Lee
My baby just cares for me
Let’s face the music and dance
Isn’t it a lovely day
Dream Dancing - Tony Bennett / Lady Gaga
Look for the silver the lining - Etta Jones
Nobody else but me - Sarah Vaughan
Shall we dance - Ella Fitzgerald
Pennies From Heaven - Frank Sinatra
Where or when - Ella Fitzgerald
I’m old fashioned - Ella Fitzgerald
Everything Happens to me - Ella Fitzgerald
On a slow boat to China - Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass
Satin Doll
Love Me or Leave me
On the street where you live
Softly as in a morning sunrise
Fly me to the moon
Mean to me
Angel Eyes
It’s only a paper moon
My Foolish heart Bye Bye Blackbird
One Note Samba
Cry Me a River
All Of Me
********** BLUES **********
Any blues standard is covered ( B.B. King, Hendrix,SRV,Bo Diddley, Clapton, Mayer, etc etc ) and any specific song can be learnt and arranged

Titus Maz's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£100
Up to 1 hour£250
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£450
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Groove, funk, improvisation within our structured setlist are the most liked aspects of our performances.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Academy of Arts ( Glasgow ) O2 Academy ( Birmingham ) Camden Assembly ( London ) Troy Bar ( Hoxton - London ) Old St. Records ( London ) Ronnie Scotts ( London ) Zigfried Von underbelly ( Hoxton - London ) Ruby's ( Dalston - London ) Sofar Sounds ( Various locations ) Venn St. Records - London The Tabard - London Design Week Festival - Islington

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, George Duke , Wes Montgomery, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Mateus Asato, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Queen, Miles Davis, Tower Of Power, James Brown, Roy Hargrove, Chic, Commodores, David Bowie, Pino Daniele, Nile Rodgers, Bud Powell, Paul Jackson Jr, George Benson, Marcus Miller, Eric Gales,

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Lake of Stars international festival saw me playing in front of 3000 + people. Our residency at Old. St Record Shoreditch saw us regularly performing in front of hundreds of people every month as a trio or as a big band. Then also Ronnie Scotts Upstairs, high end private parties and weddings, Design week in islington, and other festivals.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I'll try to accomodate timing changes at my best.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Sure ! I already provided this services many times at weddings and corporate parties and i have different playlists depending on tastes. We could provide this service for free if this service is just meant to cover breaks between live sets or for an additional price if it's a wedding party proper DJ service.

How much time do you need to set up?

We can set up very quickly ( in around 15 mins ) but we usually prefer to reach the venue 1 hour before the performance in order to set in a relaxed way.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Our set list is quite flexible ad is built up after years of countless performances. We already have a quite wide repertoire and we can accomodate your requests.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

We have a PA, amps, mics and mixers. Always happy to play with venue's PA or available gear if we're sure we can find a quality sound system.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes we can quickly learn new material and add it to our setlist.
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Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Gospel, Swing, Gypsy jazz, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Funk, Disco, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Motown, Vintage, Top 40, Soul, R&B, Rock, Hard rock, Pop rock, Indie, Progressive rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Ragtime, World music, African music, Brazilian music, Bossa nova, Latin, Italian music, Ska, Reggae, Samba, Spanish music, Salsa, Jewish music, French music, Flamenco
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Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Orchestrator, Producer, Songwriter, Sound technician, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching
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