House of Waters
“In today's world, there are no musical boundaries,” says Max ZT of ‘House of Waters,’ a trio that makes those words come alive as they incorporate elements of West-African, jazz, psychedelic, indie rock, classical and world music into their astonishingly unique sound.
The "Jimi Hendrix of the Hammered Dulcimer" (NPR), Max ZT is an innovator of an instrument rarely heard in contemporary music. With roots in Irish folk music, Max has studied in Senegal, where he trained with the Cissoko Griot family, and India, where he studied under the santoor master Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. His unorthodox playing style has been a pioneering force in revolutionizing dulcimer techniques.
Moto Fukushima is a recognized master of the six-string bass. With a background in jazz improvisation, Western classical music and the music of South America, Moto's playing is a combination of finesse, subtlety, and power that leaves audiences “slack-jawed in awe.” (Jazz Wise)
Together they work with a variety of different drummers and percussionists from Antonio Sanchez (Pat Matheny), to Larnell Lewis (Snarky Puppy), to Richie Barshay (Esperanza Spalding), to Juan Chiavassa (Mike Stern).
Featured this year at Gebhard Woods will be acclaimed percussionist Franco Pinna. Originally from Argentina and currently based in New York, Pinna has recorded more than 70 albums accompanying many artists around the globe.
House of Waters’ latest album On Becoming was released with great acclaim on the GroundUP Music label and features Antonio Sanchez on drums with special guests Mike Stern (guitar) and Priya Darshini (vocals). Produced by Guy Eckstine, it was nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.
House of Waters has scored an Emmy-winning documentary (ESPN), and recently re-scored three 100+ year old French Dadaist-Era silent films in partnership with GroundUP Music and Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas.
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