On Becoming: The Improv Sessions captures House of Waters at their most spontaneous, vulnerable, and sonically adventurous. Born directly from the same creative period as On Becoming, these recordings unfold without prewritten material—just deep listening, trust, and responsive flow. Hammered dulcimer, six-string bass, and drums move like a single organism, shaping textures that blur rhythm, harmony, and atmosphere. Rather than showcasing solos, the trio explores collective intuition, allowing ideas to emerge, dissolve, and transform in real time. The Improv Sessions stands as a document of presence and risk, revealing the band’s raw creative dialogue at its source.
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House of Waters is the confluence of multiple streams. With immersive studies in India, Senegal, Japan, the Americas, and beyond, House of Waters has synthesized a new and unique sound. For sixteen years, Max ZT (hammered dulcimer) and Moto Fukushima (six-string electric bass) have carefully crafted a combined voice. Their rare instrumentation allows for the two prolific composers to create a distinct sound, and a compelling and captivating style. For On Becoming, they are joined by the masterful Antonio Sanchez on drums. The trio offer virtuosic performances showcasing their creativity and curiosity both in their six compositions, as well as in three fully improvised additional pieces. With guest appearances by the iconic guitarist Mike Stern, and Grammy-Nominated vocalist Priya Darshini, On Becoming emphasizes the exploration of a sound, of a composition, and of a moment.
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