Ryo Fukui: Ryo Fukui In New York (180g) Vinyl LP Ryo Fukui

“We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records’ new sister-label) announce the official reissue of Ryo Fukui’s New York sessions, the aptly titled album Ryo Fukui in New York, sourced from the original masters. Recorded in February 1999 at Avatar Recording Studios in New York and inspired by Ryo Fukui’s idol and mentor Barry Harris, the fourth album from the famed Sapporo pianist captures memorable sessions with seasoned American jazz musicians (and frequent Barry Harris collaborators) Lisle Arthur Atkinson on bass and Leroy Williams on drums. Ryo Fukui in New York is pure bop heaven, glowing with poetic takes on classics by Charlie Parker, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and Bud Powell, plus a supreme remake of Fukui’s very own ‘Mellow Dream’. It’s expressive, soulful, and vibrating with a bouncing swing feel all the way through; every note falls exactly where it should, undeniable brilliance. Much like the other albums by the genius from Hokkaido, it’s got that ‘special something’, hard to grasp, hard to describe, but 100% felt. Skills and heart, the Ryo Fukui way.” – We Release Jazz

• 1999 album from Japanese jazz pianist Ryo Fukui recorded in New York City
• 180g black vinyl pressing
• remastered at half speed
• housed in heavy old-school stoughton tip-on sleeve
• includes obi strip + printed inner sleeve w/ extensive liner notes
• limited edition
• featuring Ryo Fukui (p), Lisle Atkinson (b), Leroy Williams (d)
• music label: We Release Jazz 2020