Methexis Potential Deltas

On Potential Energy, the much-anticipated follow-up to his acclaimed debut recording Evolution/Revolution (2007), pianist Martin Bejerano once again displays the instrumental virtuosity, improvisational versatility, intricate rhythmic concepts and the lyricism and musicality that have attracted a global following. Anchored by the 3-part “Potential Energy Suite,” written after Bejerano was awarded a New Jazz Works composition and ensemble development grant from Chamber Music America in 2010, the new CD features the pianist’s working trio he formed in 2007 with bassist Edward Perez and drummer Ludwig Afonso and, on four tracks, soprano saxophonist Mark Small, a veteran of singer Michael Bublé’s band with whom Bejerano has often collaborated since the two moved to NewYork in 2000.

A trumpet meets e-zither and electronics. Raab and Dienz play compositions with space for improvisation. They play together for a long time and are mature, relaxed and full of enthusiasm. The cast is small, but it creates large musical spaces. One has the feeling of each of the two musicians playing several instruments simultaneously. The smallest big band in the world.

The New York based electric guitar quartet Dither has established itself as one of the premiere ensembles of its kind, cementing their reputation as keen champions of inventive composers and deft sound sculptors in the rich sonic world of the electric guitar. Their newest release features works by Eve Beglarian, Jascha Narveson, James Tenney, Ted Hearne, Paula Matthusen, as well as each of the four members of the group.

Born and bred in sunny Southern California, Los Angeles-based rock group, King Washington delivers an easy, new California sound. The strong Southern California heritage of the band members is made manifest in their songwriting. King Washington fuses elements of their California roots in the folk rock music of the 60s and 70s and builds upon them with a blues tinted indie-rock flavor of tightly tuned and beautifully blended vocal harmonies, winding, lyrical melodies, subtly surprising progressions, and a dose of pushing the limits. They have taken what we love about the classics and added a new rock edge, crafting a flavor all their own.

Mixing electronic music with orchestral elements is certainly nothing new. It is, however, incredibly hard to pull off without coming across as somehow pompous, overblown, or even trite. But it’s not impossible, as the sublime work of Mexican artist Murcof demonstrates. And now techno legend Jeff Mills offers his attempt but with an added twist: it’s an entirely live performance.

The Golden Era Of Surf-Music Hits From California is a 2CD compilation of some of the best surf music ever made. Most of these tunes are well known by all. This was put together by ZYX Music.

In line with the film adaptation of the life of Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) this 3CD box named “Surf Music Hits” with the greatest hits of the surf / rock and roll time will be released.With the hits by Beach Boys tubes, The Ventures, Dick Dale & The Renegades, The Challengers, Jim Waller & The Deltas, Gene & The Esquires, The Surfaris and many more.