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RYO FUKUI 'Mellow Dream' LP (Switzerland, We Release Jazz, Catalogue #WR002) Brand new/unplayed copy of limited year 2018 We Release Jazz label LP regular 140-gram edition of rare and highly sought after 1977 Jazz Trio LP from Japan led by Sapporo based pianist Ryo Fukui (trio lineup of piano, bass & drums.)

(NOTE: LIMITED VINYL EDITION!)

New "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. 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.   

- We Release Jazz present the official reissue of criminally overlooked Japanese jazz gem Mellow Dream by Hokkaido pianist wunderkind Ryo Fukui, originally released in 1977.
- Firmly standing on the foundation of his debut Scenery, Fukui continues to explore modal, bop, and cool jazz sounds on his second.
- Mellow Dream ventures into slightly mellower, more soulful, and sometimes more contemplative territories, while still packing a commanding punch.
- We Release Jazz is the new sister-label of WRWTFWW Records.
- Mastered at half speed; 140 gram vinyl; includes sticker.

High-quality 140-gram pressing.

Tracks on this LP are as follows:

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