Christopher Pitts
Christopher Pitts sat in a hotel room one night when he moved to Indianapolis in 2017. He remembers reading an article on the history of Indiana Avenue. He learned about the communities, their significance, and the music. It was a history he didnât know much about.
Four years later he is a staple on the Indy jazz scene hoping to contribute, âmeaningful, thoughtful music that uplifts and connects with people in the same tradition that has been done for years,â he says. Â
True to his word, as a featured artist for this yearâs Art & Soul, his trio, including frequent collaborators Nick Tucker (bass) and Carrington Clinton (drums), is performing songs by Indianapolis composers and innovators, Carl Perkins and Buddy Montgomery, along with original compositions.Â