{"product_id":"ryo-fukui-scenery-23-re","title":"Ryo Fukui - Scenery ('23 RE)","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2023 repress; New \"regular edition\" on 140 gram vinyl. We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records' new sister-label) presents its first release, the official reissue of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRyo Fukui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e's highly sought-after masterpiece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScenery\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, originally released in 1976. Unquestionably one of the most important Japanese jazz albums ever recorded, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScenery\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBing Crosby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJohn Coltrane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSatoshi Denpo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (bass) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYoshinori Fukui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMcCoy Tyner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBill Evans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScenery\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is his magnum opus and an absolute must-have. The Hokkaido wizard-pianist followed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScenery\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with the soulful gem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMellow Dream\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (WRJ 002CD\/LP\/LTD-LP) 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYasuko Fukui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) and releasing two 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. Sourced from the original masters. LP version is mastered at half speed; 140 gram vinyl with sticker.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"We Release Jazz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45407446008031,"sku":"12698907","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/7630\/2471\/files\/ryosce.jpg?v=1713396245","url":"https:\/\/www.feelitrecordshop.com\/products\/ryo-fukui-scenery-23-re","provider":"Feel It Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}