Joe Pitts

Joe Pitts - Just A Matter Of Time - 2007 - Kijam

"Just a Matter of Time" is one of the best new CDs we have heard in some time. - Bill Ector - Hittin' the Note

"Joe wanders the world leaving an indelible footprint on the souls of those passed in the night or viewed through the haloes of spotlights burning down on the stage." - David Hughes - Nightflying Magazine

"Arkansas native Joe Pitts is a guitar monster, an excellent blues player who sounds at times like Duane Allman and at others like Walter Trout. " - Michael Buffalo Smith - Gritz Magazine

"One of the most soulful blues rock guitarists of our time." - Nightflying Magazine

Joe Pitts - "Just a Matter of Time" features world class players and good friends John Davies - Bass Guitar(Cate Brothers/Levon Helm) and Jahleel Eli - Drums and Percussion (Eric Gales, Public Enemy, Movie "The Drumline). Along with special guest Alligator Recording Artist Michael Burks, Hammond B3 wizard Wayne Sharp and keyboard virtuoso Stephen Winter, the music, from Rock, Blues and Jazz roots, shines through. There is also a BONUS hidden treasure that Joe included, just for the fans. Receiving rave reviews, the critics are calling this album a must have. - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pittsjoe

The Joe Pitts Band is a dynamic band that swings from rock to jazz fusion and back to blues and funk that has a HUGE sound, and really focus on their musicality, with great songwriting, exploratory improvisation and a big groove. - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pittsjoe

"Just A Matter Of Time" is a good Southern rock style album with elements of jazz, blues and funk. There are some great rhythmic grooves throughout. The playing is Grade A. Michael Burks plays lead guitar on a great cover of J. Mayall's "Rolling with the Blues". The album also includes good covers of Roy Buchanan's "Nickle and a Nail" and Jeff Beck's "Ice Cream Cakes". Listen to the band's great live album, "One Night Only"

TRACKS / COMPOSERS

1. Blue Light Rain - J. Pitts
2. Nickle and a Nail - R. Buchanan
3. Lonesome Boy from Yesterday - J. Pitts
4. Just a Matter of Time - J. Pitts
5. Ice Cream Cakes - J.Beck
6. Zambified - J. Pitts
7. Shoulda Seen It Coming - J. Pitts
8. Rolling with the Blues - J. Mayall
9. Sealed Inside Good Intentions - J. Pitts
10. Sublime Angel - J. Pitts
11. Funked Up - J. Pitts

MUSICIANS

Joe Pitts Guitar, Vocals
Michael Burks - Lead Guitar (Guest) on Track 8
John Davies - Bass Guitar
Stephen Winter - Keyboards (Guest) on Track 6
Wayne Sharp - Hammond B3 (Guest) on Tracks 2, & 8
Jahleel Eli - Drums and Percussion

SHORT BIO

Hailed as one of the most soulful blues-rock guitarists today, Joe Pitts is pulling influences from yesterday into today. Joe has been compared to guitarists such as Duane Allman and Walter Trout. Although his influences range from Jeff Beck to Roy Buchanan, Joe is known worldwide for his slide guitar work. Studying at Berklee College of Music, set Joe up for the possibilities that are endless on a stringed instrument. From funk to jazz to blues to rock, and everything in between, Joe is a musician's musician. Touted as one of Arkansas' best musicians, this international touring artist has played hundreds of shows, touring Europe and the Midwest to Southeast US constantly. http://www.joepitts.com/bio.html