Augustin started his career as a versatile musician playing guitar and trombone with his band Light Of The World back in 1979.
He has worked with Alexander O’Neal for over 12 years and as his Musical Director for 4 years, which enabled him to combine all his musical talent and expertise.
Nat has also been musical director for Tavares, Gwen Mccrae & many more. Nat has worked with many artists and groups over the years including Whitney Houston, Lemar, Gabrielle, Shola Ama, Gwen Dickey of Rose Royce , Betty Wright, Janet Kay, Spandua Ballet, Boy George, Rick Astley, Another Level, Shakira, Kenny G , Pet Shop Boys, Imagination, Lulu, Swing Out Sister, Chaka Demus and Pliers and many more.
Nat has been a member of the successful brit funk band Light Of The World for over 35 years who still gig regularly with members Gee Bello and Mel Gaynor (drummer Of Simple Minds).
He had a spell as a solo recording artist in the late eighties signed initially to E.M.I. then to A & M records and had a hit record in Europe entitled ‘Ego’. After this period Nat Joined Imagination for two years when Ashley Ingram left.
In the nineties he set up his own production company that specialised in writing music and jingles for television and radio, he co wrote the theme tune to the successful comedy series The Real Mckoy for the BBC.
Nat’s song writing and production skills led him into producing and remixing under the name ‘Natty & Slaps’, for Baby Face , Stevie Wonder, Genuine and many more.
Nat’s also entertains as a George Benson tribute and 70/80s Soul Motown act and has opened up for Alex O’Neal on four of his major tours.
Nat has co-produced the Alexander O’Neal ‘Love Ballads’, Album that includes a duet featuring Mica Paris.
Nat toured with Andy Abraham, Kenny Thomas, Eddie Holman and Alexander O’Neal all on the same bill with Nat as Musical director.
Also Nat did a one off show at the 02 with Light Of The World, D-Train, Colonel Abrams with L.O.T.W. as Backing band for the Artists.
Nat also put together a Stylistics tribute act called Sing Baby Sing which he set up with Roy Carter of Heatwave.
‘Stevie One’ is Nat Augustin’s Latest creation. A fantastic authentic show presenting the classic songs of the one and only Stevie Wonder. The show comprises of his popular hits from the 60s to the 90s with full costume and keyboard.
Don’t miss seeing Nat Augustin and his incredible live band this April with Give Me The Night at New Theatre, Peterborough.