MELLOW DREAM (BLUE VINYL)

(LP)

(Blue color vinyl, Japanese pressing) Long awaited repress of this Japanese Jazz album. This is their second album, recorded about a year after “Scenery”.

Genre Jazz
StylePost Bop, Cool Jazz, Modal, Japanese
FormatVINYL
Cat. noSOLID1024CL
Label SOLID/LAWSON (JAPAN)
Artist RYO FUKUI
Release Date14/06/2024
CarrierLP
Barcode4526180696872
PressingJapan
Tracklisting
MELLOW DREAM (BLUE VINYL)
vinyl Album or track playing
This is the second album recorded about a year after "Scenery". The delicate yet emotionally rich playing is still there, but this time it has more power, and the world that Fukui has depicted comes to life with clearer contours and a greater sense of depth. The sweet and sad melody of "Mellow Dream" and the dynamic and fast-paced "Horizon" are among the dazzling performances. In addition, the album features three original songs, compared to only one on the previous album, which allows the listener to enjoy Fukui's musicality even more. Considering its maturity and rich content, it is safe to say that this is a masterpiece that surpasses the first album. Regrettably, Ryo Fukui passed away in 2016. His delicate touch, rich tone, and beautiful compositions. We are deeply grateful to him for the "pleasant dream" he showed us.