We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records new sister-label) presents its first release, the official reissue of Ryo Fukuis highly sought-after masterpiece Scenery, originally released in 1976. While it doesnt include an OBI, it gets this LP in your hands at a reasonable price. 2023 repress New 'regular edition' on 140 gram vinyl. There is a reason that every previous pressing has disappeared immediately. 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. Ryo Fukuis Scenery, 2021 We Release Jazz 'regular' pressing on 140G vinyl. Scenery is his magnum opus and an absolute must-have. 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. 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. 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. It’s a smooth jazz record in the channel of Bill Evans, with Fukui’s dexterous playing creating some of the most vibrant and pastoral music of the ‘70s. 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.
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