About Us
ROSTER ARTISTS
HONG KONG'S FINEST
&
INTERNATIONAL GEMS
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Artists So Far
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KONGO
(Hong Kong / Australia / USA)
STUDIO
Kongo - Guitar, Vocals
Chris Brien - Drums, Percussion
Jon von Boehm - Bass
LIVE
Kongo - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Chris Brien - Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Jon von Boehm - Bass, Backing Vocals
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SAM OLMOS
(USA)
Sam Olmos - Guitar, Bass, Percussion, Vocals
RELEASES
VENUSIAN VOLCANO - Single - Release Date: June 2023
The first Kongo trial release. The Venusian national anthem. This jazz-fusion tour-de-force in 21/16 odd time signature features unrivalled world-class musicianship and features every band member, each at the pinnacle of their craft.
Upon release it was featured on Rádio Armazém (Brazil) in permanent rotation on their radio station, being presented on their Sons do Guardinha show, as well as their Spotify playlist.
It was also featured on the Maestro FM (Moldova) radio station.
It was featured on the Rock Fueguino (Argentina) "Jazz Do It" playlist.
It was featured on the Starburst Records (USA) "Instrumental Jazz" playlist.
It was featured on the World Jazz (Canada) playlist.
Wax Vinyl (UK) wrote an article about the release. It can be found at the link below.
https://waxvinylrecords.co.uk/kongos-venusian-volcano-a-cosmic-fusion-journey/
Visual Atelier 8 (Italy) wrote an article about the release. It can be found at the link below.
https://visualatelier8.com/kongo-venusian-volcano/
Last Day Deaf (Greece) will write an article about the release, which will be published on Sept 18th.
1. VENUSIAN VOLCANO
Composed By Kongo, Chris Brien & Jon von Boehm
Arranged By Kongo
KONGO - Guitar
CHRIS BRIEN - Drums
JON BON BOEHM - Bass
Recording Engineer (Guitar, Drums): Kongo
Recording Engineer (Bass): Jon von Boehm
Mixing Engineer: Kongo
Mastering Engineer: Kongo
Producer: Kongo
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upcoming releases
JUPITER QUEEN - Single - Release Date: TBC (Coming Soon 2023)
This will be another small release to follow up "Venusian Volcano" Another cosmic jazz-fusion jingle, this time in compound time signatures. Odd meters 13/8, 23/8 and 10/8.
1. JUPITER QUEEN
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
KONGO - Guitar
CHRIS BRIEN - Drums
JON BON BOEHM - Bass
Recording Engineer (Guitar): Kongo
Recording Engineer (Drums): Matthew Slager
Recording Engineer (Bass): Jon von Boehm
Mixing Engineer: Kongo
Mastering Engineer: Kongo
Producer: Kongo
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BREAKING FREE - EP - Release Date: TBC (Coming Soon Est. 2024)
6 song EP coming soon. This first EP will support the first album ("Zero") release. The EP itself is already finished and release-ready. The EP will be accompanied by an 8 part music video series with interconnected story that is part of a greater universe.
1. I DON'T LIVE TODAY
Composed By Jimi Hendrix
Arranged By Kongo
2. BREAKING FREE
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
3. SUPERSTITION
Composed By Stevie Wonder
Arranged By Kongo
4. EVIL
Composed By Willie Dixon
Arranged By Kongo
5. 花街70號
Composed By Robert Cray, Richard Cousins & Bruce Bromberg
Cantonese Lyrics Written By Richard Lam
Arranged By Kongo
6. 冰山大火
Composed By Ryudo Uzaki
Cantonese Lyrics Written By Richard Lam
Arranged By Kongo
KONGO - Guitar & Vocals
CHRIS BRIEN - Drums & Percussion
JON BON BOEHM - Bass
Recording Engineer (Guitar & Drums): Kongo
Recording Engineer (Bass): Jon von Boehm
Mixing Engineer: Kongo
Mastering Engineer: Kongo
Producer: Kongo
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ZERO - Album - Release Date: TBC (Coming Soon Est. 2024)
12 song album coming soon. This will be the first full album from Kongo. The album itself is already finished and release-ready. The album will be accompanied by a 14 part music video series with interconnected story that is part of a greater universe.
1. FIRE
Composed By Jimi Hendrix
Arranged By Kongo
2. 不醉不歸
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
3. LOOK IN THE MIRROR
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
4. 尖沙咀
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
5. FUNKY DUNKLEOSTEUS
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
6. SKULL CRUSHER
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
7. SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE
Composed By Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Pete Brown
Arranged By Kongo
8. WHY DO YOU DO (THE THINGS YOU DO)
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
9. MY HOUSE (IS A HOUSE FULL OF BLUES)
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
10. 運命の世界
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
11 .地獄の果てまで
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
12. SINKING SOUL
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
KONGO - Guitar & Vocals
CHRIS BRIEN - Drums & Percussion
JON BON BOEHM - Bass
Recording Engineer (Guitar & Drums): Kongo
Recording Engineer (Bass): Jon von Boehm
Mixing Engineer: Kongo
Mastering Engineer: Kongo
Producer: Kongo
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ALTERNATE REALITY - EP - Release Date: TBC (After "Zero")
4 song EP . This EP will come after the "Zero" album. It will help to bridge the gap until the second album, "Devonian Seas". This will be Kongo's second EP. Production of the EP itself is already in progress and release-ready. The EP will be accompanied by a 6 part music video series with interconnected story that is part of a greater universe.
1. SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Composed By Chester Burnett
Arranged By Kongo
2. BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN
Composed By Booker T. Jones & William Bell
Arranged By Kongo
3. SMOKING GUN
Composed By Robert Cray, Richard Cousins & Bruce Bromberg
Arranged By Kongo
4. ROCK 'N' ROLL WIDOW
Composed By Ryudo Uzaki
Arranged By Kongo
KONGO - Guitar & Vocals
CHRIS BRIEN - Drums & Percussion
JON BON BOEHM - Bass
Recording Engineer (Guitar & Drums): Kongo
Recording Engineer (Bass): Jon von Boehm
Mixing Engineer: Kongo
Mastering Engineer: Kongo
Producer: Kongo
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HANGING ON - EP - Release Date: TBC (After "Zero")
4 song EP . This EP will come after the "Zero" album. It will help to bridge the gap until the second album, "Devonian Seas". This will be Kongo's third EP. Production of the EP itself is already in progress and release-ready. The EP will be accompanied by a 6 part music video series with interconnected story that is part of a greater universe.
1. VIRAL FUNK
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
2. KEEP ME HANGING ON
Composed By Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier & Eddie Holland
Arranged By Kongo
3. 喜歡妳
Composed By Wong Ka Kui
Arranged By Kongo
4. 情人
Composed By Wong Ka Kui
Arranged By Kongo
KONGO - Guitar & Vocals
CHRIS BRIEN - Drums & Percussion
JON BON BOEHM - Bass
Recording Engineer (Guitar & Drums): Kongo
Recording Engineer (Bass): Jon von Boehm
Mixing Engineer: Kongo
Mastering Engineer: Kongo
Producer: Kongo
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VOODOO BLUE - EP - Release Date: TBC (After "Zero")
4 song EP . This EP will come after the "Zero" album. It will help to bridge the gap until the second album, "Devonian Seas". This will be Kongo's fourth EP. Production of the EP itself is already in progress and release-ready. The EP will be accompanied by a 6 part music video series with interconnected story that is part of a greater universe.
1. VOODOO CHILD (ULTIMATE EDITION)
Composed By Jimi Hendrix
Arranged By Kongo
2. GOING DOWN
Composed By Don Nix
Arranged By Kongo
3. WHAT KIND OF WOMAN (IS THIS)
Composed By Buddy Guy
Arranged By Kongo
4. PALACE OF THE KING
Composed By Leon Russell, Don Nix & Donald V. Dunn
Arranged By Kongo
KONGO - Guitar & Vocals
CHRIS BRIEN - Drums & Percussion
JON BON BOEHM - Bass
Recording Engineer (Guitar & Drums): Kongo
Recording Engineer (Bass): Jon von Boehm
Mixing Engineer: Kongo
Mastering Engineer: Kongo
Producer: Kongo
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DEVONIAN SEAS - Album - Release Date: TBC (After "Zero")
12 song album coming soon. This will be the second full album from Kongo. Production of the album itself is already in progress and release-ready. The album will be accompanied by a 14 part music video series with interconnected story that is part of a greater universe.
1. LION ROCK
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
2. HIGHWAY OF DESIRE
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
3. CAMBRIAN STOMP
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
4. ORDOVICIAN BLUES
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
5. SILURIAN SLUDGE
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
6. PTERYGOTUS GOT US
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
7. CARBONIFEROUS FUNK
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
8. 永遠にさまよう
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
9. ANGELS
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
10. FISHERMAN'S VOYAGE
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
11 .THE CELESTIAL GARDEN
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
12. YELLOW RIVER
Composed By Kongo
Arranged By Kongo
KONGO - Guitar & Vocals
CHRIS BRIEN - Drums & Percussion
JON BON BOEHM - Bass
Recording Engineer (Guitar & Drums): Kongo
Recording Engineer (Bass): Jon von Boehm
Mixing Engineer: Kongo
Mastering Engineer: Kongo
Producer: Kongo
upcoming releases
SAM OLMOS - Album - Release Date: TBC (Coming Soon 2023)
This will be Sam's debut album. Some of his most heartfelt songs from his extensive library will finally be released on Lion Rock Records with our professional production!
The album will consist of numerous intimate, acoustic songs, as well as two full-fledged band songs with international guest musicians.
1. CAN'T LET GO
Composed By Sam Olmos
Arranged By Sam Olmos & Kongo
2. SHOWING ME COLORS
Composed By Sam Olmos
Arranged By Sam Olmos & Kongo
3. FOUR WINDS
Composed By Sam Olmos
Arranged By Sam Olmos & Kongo
4. DON'T WALK AWAY
Composed By Sam Olmos
Arranged By Sam Olmos & Kongo
5. EVERY LITTLE THING YOU DO
Composed By Sam Olmos
Arranged By Sam Olmos & Kongo
6. GET TO YOU SOMEHOW
Composed By Sam Olmos
Arranged By Sam Olmos & Kongo
Note: Remaining Songs Are TBC
SAM OLMOS - Acoustic Guitar (1-6), Bass (1,2,5), Vocals (1-6), Percussion (5)
KONGO - Electric Guitar (6), Backing Vocals (6)
CHRIS BRIEN - Drums (6), Percussion (5)
JON BON BOEHM - Bass (6)
Recording Engineer (Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Percussion, Lead Vocals & Backing Vocals): Sam Olmos
Recording Engineer (Electric Guitar & Backing Vocals): Kongo
Recording Engineer (Drums & Percussion): Matthew Slager
Recording Engineer (Bass): Jon von Boehm
Mixing Engineer: Kongo
Mastering Engineer: Kongo
Producer: Kongo