Rated 'one of Washington's top jazz and blues musicians' by Washington Post, Henry Chung has taken Hong Kong by storm since his return in September 2006. With a few sold-out shows under his belt, Chung has emerged as Hong Kong's premier blues harmonica player and bandleader. In 2007, Chung was inducted to "Who's Who in HK Music Industry.
" In HK, Chung performed with Blues Award nominee Mitch Woods at Grappa's Cellar, Canadian vocalist Genevieve Marentette, and led his own band to a burgeoning sophisticated blues audience in HK, including a full house at the Fringe Club and Grappa's Cellar. At Philia, Chung will appear with some of HK's most exciting artists.
Vincent Lam is a very exciting young guitar player in the tradition of blues. His favorite artists are: Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Guns n' Roses. He's the also leader and founder of the esteemed HK Blues Band, Helter Skelter, who performs regularly at the Fringe Club. Jason Cheng is a versatile piano player deeply rooted in the tradition of jazz, especially the artist Erroll Garner. Cheng is famous for holding the weekly jazz jam at Gecko. He also performs with the internationally renowned jazz singer Cheryl Hayes, HK soul sensation Ginger Kwan, and the Saturday Night Jazz Orchestra at Fringe Club. His first CD release "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" was a hit amongst jazz fans. Rounding up the lineup would be bassist Koya Hisakazu. Koya san is hands down the most reliable blues bassist and he's also a member of Speed King and Very Ape. He also runs a successful studio/recording enterprise called Mark-1 Music Centre.
This truly exciting lineup will bring Philia a night of authentic Chicago Blues. For those who have yet to experience the real blues, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Tell a friend, bring a friend, and expect the unexpected.
Chicago Blues Night at Philia featuring Henry Chung -- Thursday, Sept 13
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2007 Time: 9 pm- midnight Venue: Philia Lounge, 4 Artbuthnot Road, Central (next to Centrium) Website: www.philialounge.com Cover: $120 Reservation and inquires: call 2147 2389 or email
Dinner available before the show
Band: Henry Chung & His Blues Cats Lineup: HENRY CHUNG (HARMONICA) VINCENT LAM (GUITAR) JASON CHENG (KEYBOARDS) KOYA HISAKAZU (BASS)
Rated 'one of Washington's top jazz and blues musicians' by Washington Post, Henry Chung has taken Hong Kong by storm since his return in September 2006. With a few sold-out shows under his belt, Chung has emerged as Hong Kong's premier blues harmonica player and bandleader. In 2007, Chung was inducted to "Who's Who in HK Music Industry.
