Scenery, by Ryo Fukui

Scenery

by Ryo Fukui

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carssonnj Great playing and great musicality. Super mega good

jammingdevice Man, Fukui makes a hell of a first impression here. Fingers FLYING across the keys! High energy from all involved, with all the agility and passion of youth at their disposal. The drum solo at the end of Early Summer on Side A by Fukui Yoshinori is ridiculous, and the title track by Ryo is a beautiful, mellow finale. Great introduction to a particular flavor of Japanese jazz, and a great pressing (clearly done with care) by WRWTFWW.

Rob Greene Ryo Fukui is awesome and this pressing was super nice. thanks

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Limited Edition 180g Vinyl // Stoughton Tip-On Sleeve // Obi
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Tracklisting

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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Ryo Fukui - Scenery TEST PRESSING (Edition of 15)
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Collector's item // Ryo Fukui - Scenery test pressing // Only 15 available // Only here // 25 euros only.

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Marbled Red & Black Vinyl // Limited Edition of 500 // Half-Speed Mastered // 180g // Heavy 350gsm Sleeve
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Ryo Fukui - Scenery
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Tracklisting

01 It Could Happen To You
02 I Want To Talk About You
03 Early Summer
04 Willow Weep For Me
05 Autumn Leaves
06 Scenery

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Mastered at half speed.

Tracklisting

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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*VINYL & CD ONLY / NO DIGITAL*

We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records’ new sister-label) is proud to present its first release, the official reissue of Ryo Fukui’s highly sought-after masterpiece Scenery (1976), sourced from the original masters and available on limited edition 180g vinyl mastered at half speed for audiophile sound, as well as 140g vinyl and digipack CD.

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 (also available on We Release Jazz) 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 2 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.

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released May 25, 2020

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