{"product_id":"ryo-fukui-mellow-dream-lp","title":"Ryo Fukui – Mellow Dream LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 repress. \"Regular edition\" on 140 gram vinyl. We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records' new sister-label) present the official reissue of criminally overlooked Japanese jazz gem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMellow Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Hokkaido pianist wunderkind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRyo Fukui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally released in 1977. Released in conjunction with the its legendary predecessor 1976's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eScenery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (WRJ 001CD\/LP\/LTD-LP). Firmly standing on the foundation he laid down with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eScenery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Ryo Fukui continues his exploration of modal, bop, and cool jazz sounds with meticulous grace and absolute mastery. As its title suggests, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMellow Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ventures into slightly mellower, more soulful, and sometimes more contemplative territories (the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Evans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMcCoy Tyner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Coltrane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-influenced \"Horizon\" which sees each member of the trio -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSatoshi Denpo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is on bass and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoshinori Fukui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eScenery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMellow Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYasuko Fukui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), 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. Mastered at half speed; 140 gram vinyl; includes sticker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"We Release Jazz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49069754482911,"sku":"12808690","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/7630\/2471\/files\/WRJ002LP_PROD.jpg?v=1777917423","url":"https:\/\/www.feelitrecordshop.com\/products\/ryo-fukui-mellow-dream-lp","provider":"Feel It Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}