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01. FUKUI, RYO - It Could Happen To You
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02. FUKUI, RYO - I Want To Talk About You
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03. FUKUI, RYO - Early Summer
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04. FUKUI, RYO - Willow Weep For Me
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05. FUKUI, RYO - Autumn Leaves
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06. FUKUI, RYO - Scenery
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ARTIST
FUKUI, RYO
TITLE
Scenery
FORMAT
CD
LABEL
WE RELEASE JAZZ
CATALOG #
WRJ 001CD
WRJ 001CD
GENRE
JAZZ
RELEASE DATE
6/1/2018
2024 repress. We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records' new sister-label) presents its first release, the official reissue of
Ryo Fukui
's highly sought-after masterpiece
Scenery
, originally released in 1976. Unquestionably one of the most important Japanese jazz albums ever recorded,
Scenery
reveals Ryo Fukui as a miraculously brilliant self-taught pianist fusing modal, bop, and cool jazz influences for a very personal, dexterous, and game-changing take on classic standards made famous by
Bing Crosby
and
John Coltrane
among others. From "It Could Happen To You" and its serene and calm intro which magically flows into a jubilant and upbeat piece, to the out-of-this-world piano solo of "Early Summer", or the incredible teamwork of "Autumn Leaves" where Fukui leads
Satoshi Denpo
(bass) and
Yoshinori Fukui
(drums) into groove heaven, every single note on the album oozes precision, confidence, and flair and every single section slides seamlessly into one another, creating a supreme and elegant blend of jazz. Often compared to
McCoy Tyner
or
Bill Evans
, Ryo Fukui was a genius in his own right, a true master of his craft whose perfectionism gave birth to some of the greatest music ever recorded.
Scenery
is his magnum opus and an absolute must-have. The Hokkaido wizard-pianist followed
Scenery
with the soulful gem
Mellow Dream
(WRJ 002CD/LTD-LP) in 1977. He then focused on improving his live skills, often performing at Sapporo's Slowboat Jazz Club (which he co-founded with his wife
Yasuko Fukui
) and releasing two live albums. Ryo Fukui sadly passed away in March 2016, leaving behind a legacy of works that is sure to captivate jazz lovers for generations to come. Sourced from the original masters. CD comes in digipack.
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