House of Waters

House of Waters' unique instrumental fusion of Japanese dulcimer, six-string bass and percussion.

"There are no musical boundaries in today's world," says Max ZT of the House of Waters trio, who bring these words to life by incorporating elements of West African, jazz, psychedelic, indie rock, classical and world into their unique sound. music.

Max ZT, “Jimi Hendrix on the dulcimer” (NPR), is an innovator of an instrument rarely heard in contemporary music. With roots in Irish folk music, Max studied in Senegal, where he studied with the Cissoko Griot family, and in India, where he studied with santoor master Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. His unorthodox playing style was a pioneering force in the revolution of dulcimer playing techniques.

Moto Fukushima is a recognized master of the six-string bass guitar. With a background in jazz improvisation, Western classical music and the music of South America, Moto's playing is a combination of subtlety, subtlety and power that leaves the audience "open-mouthed in awe" (Jazz Wise).

Nominated for a 2024 Grammy Award in the category of Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, House of Waters represents jazz innovation. Their new GroundUp Music record, On Becoming features top-notch accompanists - drummer Antonio Sanchez, who joins them throughout the album, guitarist Mike Stern and singer Priya.