Released on = February 1, 2006, 10:15 pm

Press Release Author = Callin\' the Kettle Black Music/Kalimba Studio

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Futureman, of Grammy award winning, Bela Fleck and the
Flecktones records multi-media orchestral works at Kalimba Studio in Nashville.

Press Release Body = For Immediate Release
2/3/05

FUTUREMAN of Grammy award winning group, Bela Feck and the Flecktones, resumed
recording of his orchestral series, THE AMERICAN and SECRET KINGS, December 14-16 at
KALIMBA STUDIO in Nashville, TN.

These pieces honor one of classical music\'s greatest and forgotten composers from
the 18th century, Le Chavalier de Saint-George, termed THE BLACK MOZART. This epic
work consists of 2 multi-media works of 8 and 6 movements respectively. The works
are influenced by Copeland, Bartok and Stravinsky. They rely on highly rhythmic
Americana folk motives with Stravinsky like harmonies and phrasing. Futureman
conducted and recorded a scaled down octet of the larger orchestrated work with area
professionals and string students. The recording was done at Nashville\'s, KALIMBA
STUDIO, that specializes in high quality independent projects.

Futureman also recorded 17 year old prodigy, KEVIN JABBONSKI, a Rice University
student, recommended by bassist, EDGAR MYERS. Jabbonski recorded solo bass parts as
well as parts for other classical multi-media works. These additional works
incorporated rap, electronics and synthesis with strings and voices. This adds to a
growing number of pieces that will include film, dance, and performances based on
the American traditions. Futureman gives heavy emphasis to the black traditions of
old-time, banjo, rap, gospel and religion. The project was engineered and mixed by
Nashville producer, Jim Roberts.

Other related works include \"THE SEAMLESS SCRIPT\" recorded at Kalimba Studio in
December of 2000. This disc included works that have been expanded, most notably,
the Rite of Osiris. It was performed as \"The Drums of Osiris on \"The Seamless
Script\". The disc featured ROYEL (aka Futureman) on \"Phiano\" (a Royel invention),
percussion and vocals, ALOKE DUTTA on Tabla and vocals, and HUNTER LEE on Uilleann
Pipes, Irish Flute, Didgeridoo and vocals. Additional acoustic percussion was
performed by JIM ROBERTS.

These works are directly tied in the present works as his continuation of
exploration of Americana in modern works and experimentation.

In January, Futureman returned to touring with the Flecktones after the group had
taken a year hiatus.

Contact Jim Roberts for more insights into this topic. Direct line: (615) 661-7981
Email: jim@jimrobertspercussion.com Other helpful information can be found at:
http://www.futuremanmusic.com/
http://www.JimRobertsPercussion.com


Web Site = http://www.JimRobertsPercussion.com

Contact Details = Jim Roberts