the harmonica fiend


 

press

Complete presskit:
Fine Music Magazine May 2008
South China Morning Post March 2008
BC Magazine
Mar 2008
BC Magazine Jan 2008
South China Morning Post
Dec 2007
South China Morning Post
Nov 2007
Hong Kong Chefs Association Newsletter Oct 2007
Hong Kong Economic Journal Oct 2007
Who's Who in HK Music Industry Aug 2007
BC Magazine Aug2007
BC Magazine
July 2007
HK Magazine July 2007
South China Morning Post July 2007
South China Morning Post June 2007
South China Morning Post April 2007
BC Magazine March 2007
BC Magazine Jan 2007
Bandwatchers.com July 2006
Washington Post Feb 2006
Columbia Flier Oct 2005
Elise Martin Crosby Fundraiser June 2005
Washington Post Dec 2004
Washington Citypaper Pop Quiz Aug 2004
DCBS Newsletter Sept 2004
Washington Post Aug 2004
Harmonica Links July 2004
Protest.net March 2004
DCBS Newsletter Feb 2004
DCBS Newsletter May 2002
DCBS Newsletter Apr 2002

Radio:
RTHK Radio 3, 6/7/07 Hong Kong
RTHK Radio 3, 4/20/07 Hong Kong
WPFW 89.3 FM,
Washington DC
WRYR 97.5 FM, Sherwood MD
Blues Radio, Norway
Radio Sfera, Poland

 

International Reviews:

"Who's Who in Hong Kong Music Industry."
- Ray's World (HK)

"No. 2 blues harmonica player in Hong Kong."
- Harmonica Links Hall of Fame


"
Hong Kong is enjoying a mini boom in blues gigs much of the credit for which must go to the seemingly boundless energy of virtuoso blues harpist Henry Chung, who has been cropping up venues all over town...Chung has a scholarly command of the blues tradition."
- Robin Lynam, South China Morning Post (HK)

"Recalling the best performances of the year (2007)...
Grappa's Cellar provided a far better ambiance for outstanding performances...with new-in-town harmonica ace Henry Chung..."
- Robin Lynam, South China Morning Post (HK)


"The focal point of HK's blues scene."
- Robin Lynam on RTHK Radio 3's Morning Brew (HK)

"Harmonica ace Henry Chung, a Hong Kong-born bluesman who made his name in the US, was in fine form."
- Robin Lynam, South China Morning Post (HK)

"Chung plays an exuberant brand of electric Chicago blues."
- Robin Lynam, South China Morning Post (HK)

"Hong Kong's premier blues harmonica player and bandleader."
- Juice Magazine (HK)

"International blues recording star and Hong Kong resident Henry Chung provided some serious Texas blues to pulsate this annual event and round out the Texas theme."
- Joel Haggard, President, US Meat Export Federation

"Just wanted to let you Hong Kongers know that the DC scene is exporting to you a fine blues harmonica player named Henry "Sonny Boy" Chung. He will make a fine addition to the musical scene."
- Yehoodi.com


"Henry feels like a celebrity though he's not a rock star."
- Sarah Kline Morgan



United States Reviews:

"[One] of Washington's top jazz and blues musicians."
- Fritz Hahn, The Washington Post

"Wailing harmonicas and soulful swings show one thing's for certain: This band knows the blues."
- Korin Miller,
The Washington Post

"I only wish I could have been there in person to see the Clarence Turner Blues Band deliver this swinging performance of "I'm Tore Down" at Blues Alley. The interplay between Turner's guitar and Henry Chung's harmonica must have really moved the crowd. Chung's playing takes flight on the choruses and his soulful stylings on the harmonica push the other soloists to keep up."
- Louise Pierce, Washington Post

"Henry always adds a fresh take on the old blues game."
- Washington Citypaper

"Every few years, if you are lucky, you meet someone who makes a deep impression on you. For the past year Henry Chung has done just that for us....Henry has become an encyclopedia of the blues [and] has put together lineups that bring out the fans as well as musicians."
- David Weatherford, Bandwatchers.com

"A great area's musician all-star."
- Wayne Kahn, Right on Rhythm

"I know why [Chung and Turner] got a standing ovation at the DC Blues Festival. This band swings!"
- Rick Bolling (Da Gator), WPFW 89.3 FM,
Washington DC

"Somebody needs to sign this cat on a major label."
- John Chelew, Producer, Blind Boys of Alabama & Charlie Musselwhite


"I'm hearing some solid blues here."
- Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records

"[Y]ou love the blues so much, play it well, and are a good person...[Y]our soul, strength, and intelligence are inspiring. It's my pleasure to be your friend."
- Bob Margolin, W.C. Handy Award Guitarist of the Year, 2005

"Henry played perfect."
- Tab Benoit, W.C. Handy Award Blues Entertainer of the Year, 2007

"DC's own blues master."
- Pam Bricker, Late Singer of Thievery Corporation

"One of DC's best harp players."
- Deanna Bogart, W.C. Handy Award Best Horn Nominee, 2007

"Henry's blues harp playing is the real deal."
- James Cross, Blues Enthusiast, San Francisco CA

"What a nice thing you've done for the jazz/blues community!"
- Mark Suffanti, Critic


 

 

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