Ryo Fukui
Ryo Fukui - My Favorite Tune (Half Speed Mastered) (We Release Jazz)
Format: 180g Half Speed Mastered Vinyl LP
Cat No: WRJ011LTD
We Release Jazz announce the official reissue of Ryo Fukui’s only solo piano album, recorded live, June 4-5, 1994 at The Lutheran Hall in Sapporo.
Sourced from the original masters, this intimate offering from the Japanese jazz legend is available on limited edition 180 gram vinyl mastered at half speed for full audiophile sound with liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa and comes in a heavy sleeve with obi and sticker.
Originally released on CD only by Sapporo Jazz Create in 1994, My Favorite Tune is a beautiful bop adventure which includes two superb compositions that Ryo Fukui wrote as an homage to his beloved Hokkaido region, the fan-favorite “Nord” and “Voyage”, a tribute to his mentor Barry Harris ("Nobody’s"), alternate versions of his mega classics “Scenery” and “Mellow Dream”, and, last but not least, bewitching takes on timeless gems by Sonny Clark and Avery Parrish.
My Favorite Tune plays like a cool summer night, full of contemplative notes and deep feelings, with Ryo Fukui baring his heart on the piano and displaying the soulful sophistication he is loved for. A true masterpiece completing his amazing discography.
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Voyage
A2. Scenery
A3. Mellow Dream
A4. Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen
B1. Nobody’s
B2. My Conception
B3. After Hours
B4. Nord