Jazz Articles about Max ZT

About Max ZT

Album Review

It seems Manu Delago was always destined to be a musician. Although his first instruments of choice included piano and accordion, he found himself drawn to rock drumming by the time he moved into his teenage years. The goal of mastering various percussion instruments has been his passion, but he has methodically drifted toward jazz and world music. One of the instruments he focused on is the hanga, a sort of metallic steel drum (basically two domed 'handpans' merged together). ...

Album Review

House of Waters: On Becoming

Read "On Becoming" reviewed by Jim Worsley

by Jim Worsley
October 7, 2023

Flowing in many directions yet forever staying in the moment is largely the challenge and artistic purpose of House of Waters. Here they once again bring forth new and creative concepts that are freely exchanged and intertwined. New beginnings, drawn from multiple sources, as well as further exploration of the past, create the wonder, awe, and awareness of On Becoming. The dulcimer was not part of mainstream culture until Max ZT put it on the map. Joining with six string ...