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01. Ryo Fukui - Mellow Dream
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02. Ryo Fukui - My Foolish Heart
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03. Ryo Fukui - Baron Potato Blues
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04. Ryo Fukui - What's New
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05. Ryo Fukui - Horizon
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06. Ryo Fukui - My Funny Valentine
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ARTIST
FUKUI, RYO
TITLE
Mellow Dream
FORMAT
LP
LABEL
WE RELEASE JAZZ
CATALOG #
WRJ 002LP
WRJ 002LP
GENRE
JAZZ
RELEASE DATE
11/16/2018
2024 repress. "Regular edition" on 140 gram vinyl. We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records' new sister-label) present the official reissue of criminally overlooked Japanese jazz gem
Mellow Dream
by Hokkaido pianist wunderkind
Ryo Fukui
, originally released in 1977. Released in conjunction with the its legendary predecessor 1976's
Scenery
(WRJ 001CD/LP/LTD-LP). Firmly standing on the foundation he laid down with
Scenery
, Ryo Fukui continues his exploration of modal, bop, and cool jazz sounds with meticulous grace and absolute mastery. As its title suggests,
Mellow Dream
ventures into slightly mellower, more soulful, and sometimes more contemplative territories (the
Bill Evans
-reminiscent "Mellow Dream" and "My Foolish Heart") while still packing the commanding punch Fukui's work is loved for, as heard on the amazingly bombastic "Baron Potato Blues" or the gigantic
McCoy Tyner
/
John Coltrane
-influenced "Horizon" which sees each member of the trio --
Satoshi Denpo
is on bass and
Yoshinori Fukui
is on drums -- demonstrating their virtuosity for nine exhilarating minutes. With his sophomore album, Ryo Fukui swings from melancholy to vibrant joy with ease, and reminds you that jazz is best served with a pinch of blues, and displays an immensely rare combination of pure talent, unique personal approach and focused discipline. The man undeniably deserves a spot in the pantheon of all-time great jazz pianists. After releasing the outstanding
Scenery
and
Mellow Dream
back-to-back, Ryo Fukui worked on developing his live skills, often performing at Sapporo's Slowboat Jazz Club (which he co-founded with his wife
Yasuko Fukui
), and even releasing two live albums. He sadly passed away in March 2016, leaving behind a legacy of works that all jazz lovers should explore. Sourced from the original masters. Mastered at half speed; 140 gram vinyl; includes sticker.
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