{"product_id":"4260544825095","title":"Ryo Fukui \"Scenery\" LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022 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\u003eRyo Fukui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's highly sought-after masterpiece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eScenery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally released in 1976. Unquestionably one of the most important Japanese jazz albums ever recorded, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eScenery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eBing Crosby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Coltrane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eSatoshi Denpo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (bass) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYoshinori Fukui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eMcCoy Tyner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBill Evans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003ci\u003eScenery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is his magnum opus and an absolute must-have. The Hokkaido wizard-pianist followed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eScenery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the soulful gem \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMellow Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eYasuko Fukui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt Could Happen to You\u003cbr\u003eI Want To Talk About You\u003cbr\u003eEarly Summer\u003cbr\u003eWillow Weep For Me\u003cbr\u003eAutumn Leaves\u003cbr\u003eScenery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forced Exposure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42426728480968,"sku":"4260544825095","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1337\/2616\/products\/WRJ001LP_PROD.jpg?v=1672943771","url":"https:\/\/1234gorecords.shop\/en-ca\/products\/4260544825095","provider":"1-2-3-4 Go! Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}