RYO FUKUI Scenery LP/1976 Japan/Rare Jazz Trio LP/140-Gram Ed./Bill Evans

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RYO FUKUI 'Scenery' LP
(Switzerland, We Release Jazz, Catalogue #WR001) Brand new/unplayed copy of limited year 2018 We Release Jazz label LP regular
140-gram
edition of rare and highly sought after 1976 Jazz Trio LP from Japan entitled
Scenery
from Sapporo based pianist Ryo Fukui (trio lineup of piano, bass & drums.)
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New "regular edition" on 140 gram vinyl.
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
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. LP version is mastered at half speed; 140 gram vinyl with sticker.
- We Release Jazz 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.
- Every 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.
- We Release Jazz is the new sister-label of WRWTFWW Records.
- LP version is mastered at half speed; 140 gram vinyl with sticker.
Tracks on this LP are as follows:
A1
It Could Happen To You
A2
I Want To Talk About You
A3
Early Summer
B1
Willow Weep For Me
B2
Autumn Leaves
B3
Scenery
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