Take Out by Hong Kong Dragon Club

21 Feb

Written by Lee Prosser
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I urge jazz listeners to take a listen to this most unusual CD. The Hong Kong Dragon Club conducted by leader pianist/harmonica performer, David Packer, is excellent, combining the best of contemporary jazz with world music influences!

TAKE OUT is the title, and it is worth taking out and taking home and enjoying! Allow its melodic tunes to surround you! Selections include: "Beautiful Island," "Green Is The Mountain," "A Place Far Away," "Watering Flowers," "Three Gorges of Yang Guan," "Azalea," "Needle Work," "Love Song Of The Plain," "Just For Tonight," "Tale Of The Great Wall."

There is some great instrument work going on here in this collection, and the musicians are in perfect sync. For purists, there is also some outstanding and imaginative solo work. For jazz listeners who enjoy contemporary jazz with subtle musical motifs and imaginative journeys, this TAKE OUT by the Hong Kong Dragon Club is excellent. This collection has some of the finest harmonica work I have heard in a long time. Perfect CD! Imaginative! Enjoyable!

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Hong Kong Dragon Club
CD Title: Take Out
Year Released: 2000
Record Label: K.K. Wong Productions
Musicians: Arranged and conducted by David Packer. Hsin Hsiao-Hung on erhu. Cheng Man on guzheng. Li Tak Kong on yangain. Choo Boon Chong on di. Wong Ching on pipa. Guy Barker on trumpet. Nick Ledesma on drums. Rudy Balbuena on bass. Nilo Aristorena on bass. David Packer on harmonica, keyboard, percussion, Roland S-50. Produced and recorded by K. K. Wong.
Label Website: -
Rating: Five Stars