Ancient-Future.Com Records 30th Anniversary CD Release Party July 26, 2009

This triple bill features the pioneering world fusion music group Ancient Future, scalloped fretboard guitarist Matthew Montfort, and Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz ensemble. This 30th anniversary CD release party features music from three new releases celebrating 30 years of world fusion music.

'Planet Passion' by Ancient Future has been remastered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band, and features top masters of Indian, Nepalese, African, Cuban, Celtic, Arabic, Palestinian, Jewish, Indonesian, Chinese, Eastern European and American music traditions performing music on the theme of mythical stories of love. BILLBOARD calls the group Ancient Future “trendsetters” for their early contributions to the world fusion music movement, which seeks to show how people from different cultures can grow by learning from each other. Ancient Future has grown to become a large multinational music ensemble with many smaller ensembles within it. The version of Ancient Future performing on this bill concentrates on Arabic, Indian, and Spanish musical themes, and has performed in Spain at festivals in Sant Carles de la Ràpita, Botarell, Torredembarra, and Salou.

'Seven Serenades for Scalloped Fretboard Guitar' is the debut solo recording by Ancient Future leader Matthew Montfort. This improvised recording showcases his pioneering work on the scalloped fretboard guitar, a special modified instrument able to produce ornaments more characteristic of the sitar.

'Sangria' by Mariah Parker blends the driving rhythmic syncopations of Latin jazz with the entrancing, assymetrical meters of East India. This debut recording features her original compositions that draw musical inspiration from Brazil, Cuba, Spain, and India. The musicians performing with Mariah Parker's Indo Latin Jazz Ensemble and with Ancient Future include Matthew Montfort (scalloped fretboard, flamenco, and fretless guitars), Mariah Parker (piano, santur), Kash Killion (bass, cello, sarangi), and Debopriyo Sarkar (tabla), plus surprise guest musicians.

Official Website: http://www.ancient-future.com/concert.html