Mellow Dream (REG VERSION,half sp. master,140g,St WRJ002-REG

Ryo Fukui

Mellow Dream (REG VERSION,half sp. master,140g,St icker)

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Label: WRWTFWW

Cat-No: WRJ002-REG

Release-Date: 26.10.2018

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Genre: Electronica

Configuration: LP Excl

Barcode: 4260544825422

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+10 / In stock

Label: WRWTFWW

Cat-No: WRJ002-REG

Release-Date: 26.10.2018

Last Order:

Genre: Electronica

Configuration: LP Excl

Barcode: 4260544825422

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Last in: 11.05.2022

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Ryo Fukui - Mellow Dream (00:00) Ryo Fukui - Mellow Dream (00:00)	1	Ryo Fukui - Mellow Dream
Ryo Fukui - My Foolish Heart (00:00) Ryo Fukui - My Foolish Heart (00:00)	2	Ryo Fukui - My Foolish Heart
Ryo Fukui - Baron Potato Blues (00:00) Ryo Fukui - Baron Potato Blues (00:00)	3	Ryo Fukui - Baron Potato Blues
Ryo Fukui - What's New (00:00) Ryo Fukui - What's New (00:00)	4	Ryo Fukui - What's New
Ryo Fukui - Horizon (00:00) Ryo Fukui - Horizon (00:00)	5	Ryo Fukui - Horizon
Ryo Fukui - My Funny Valentine (00:00) Ryo Fukui - My Funny Valentine (00:00)	6	Ryo Fukui - My Funny Valentine

The Standard Edition - Territory - NO Sales to Japan
Ryo Fukui's 1976 highly sought-after follow up to SCENERY!
LP Edition: Mastered at half speed, 140g vinyl, Sticker

We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records' new sister-label) is thrilled to present the official reissue of criminally overlooked Japanese jazz gem Mellow Dream (1977) by Hokkaido pianist wunderkind Ryo Fukui, released in conjunction with the its legendary predecessor Scenery, sourced from the original masters and mastered at half speed.

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 9 exhilarating minutes. With his sophomore album, Ryo Fukui swings from melancholy to vibrant joy with ease, reminding us 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 2 live albums. He sadly passed away in March 2016, leaving behind a legacy of works that all jazz lovers should explore.

Tracklisting Vinyl LP
A1 Mellow Dream
A2 My Foolish Heart
A3 Baron Potato Blues
B1 What's New
B2 Horizon
B3 My Funny Valentine