Mauritz is a highly acclaimed guitarist, and a well respected producer, and composer. His work can be heard on over 4000 recordings! With a career spanning over 30 years, this award-winning artist has earned himself a rightful place in South African music history… He could easily be labelled one of the most popular live and session guitarists in South Africa.
Internationally he has worked with Chris de Burgh, Shawn Phillips, Ice Cube, Margaret Becker, Lokua Kanza, Scott Wesley Brown, Dave Matthews, Marta Gomez, Stef Bos, Cristian Mangano, Dave Koz, Maude Myra, Krzesimir Debski, Patrizio, N'Faly Kayoute, Phil Manzenera, Crash Test Dummies.
Also being a solo artist, Mauritz Lotz and his band “Razor” opened for international jazz and blues artist Robben Ford in the early 90’s. Subsequently, Lotz has shared the stage with various SA artists opening for the likes of Roberta Flack, The Bee Gees, The Rolling Stones, Ronan Keaton, Eric Clapton, Sting, Midnight Oil, Joan Armatrading, OMD, Trevor Rabin, Spice Girls, Dana Winner, Belinda Carlisle.
Other performance highlights include: Nelson Mandela’s Inauguration, The State of the Nation Concert, Radio 5 Big Birthday Bash, Portugal Cultural Festival, Canadian Music Expo, Highveld Top 100, Kaktus op die Vlaktes, Deur die Mikke, Jhb Day, Huisgenoot Skouspel, Gospel Skouspel, Kersfees Skouspel, Riders from the Storm, STRAB Festival.
SOLO ALBUMS:
Six String Razor – 1989
Turning Point – 1995
Earthtones -1999
M&M Project - 2004
Kamers - 2009
Anthology – 2010
Kaleidoscopic 2014
Randomosity -2022
I firstly would like to thank everyone involved that helped make this project possible.
Fouché Guitars -My Custom made guitar
Andreas Barth's GUITAR EXPERIENCE- My Guitar Duesenberg
Muso's on the Album with me:
Denny Lalouette
Denholm Harding
Mixing Engineers:
Allli Heyns
Peter Auret
Ralph Martin
Studios involved:
B Sharp Studios by JP
The DrumRoom
Alli Heyns- Inyangaga Recording
Songhouse studios
Digi Taal
Madenza Music Studios
Mastered by : @Tim Lengfield TL Mastering
Cover Design: Taryn Warwick
Publishing by SheerMusic