Album Notes

Ben Chew is a multi-instrumentalist and composer, with a background in jazz, rock, and world music.

He plays guitar, bass, trumpet, percussion, drums, keyboards, and flute.

Ben sings and creates multi-part harmonies on his recordings.

He also arranges, produces, and engineers.

Ben Chew has played guitar on recording sessions for well known acts, including The O'Jays, The Box Tops, and Rare Earth.

As a performer, Ben has shared the stage with artists such as Barenaked Ladies and Jimmy Webb.

Ben Chew creates original recordings in a variety of different styles.

Ben Chew's debut CD, 'California' is a collection of pop and rock songs and is played on over 200 radio stations in the US and Canada.

A typical review said: "A fresh, upbeat approach that made me smile from beginning to end." The new CD, Rough Seas was released in August of 2001.

It could be described as a blending of jazz, world music, new age, and rock instrumental.

Ben is currently working on a series of environmental recordings to be used for healing.