Description: New, sealed. No visible flaws. Great shape.180 gram vinyl; Half speed mastered; Heavy sleev and obi. We Release Jazz announce the official reissue of Ryo Fukui's New York sessions with Lisle Atkinson and Leroy Williams, 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 (WRJ 002CD/LP). 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. Following his New York adventures, Ryo Fukui headed back to Sapporo, and more precisely to his jazz club Slowboat, where his newly acquired experience inspired numerous jam sessions and a full dedication to perfecting his craft. He sadly passed away in 2016, leaving behind a legacy of works that is sure to captivate jazz lovers for generations to come, and Slowboat, where the magic still hap-pens to this day. Reissued in conjunction with 2016's A Letter from Slowboat (WRJ 008CD/LTD-LP), also available via We Release Jazz. Shipping insurance and signature confirmation can be added for domestic buyers for an additional $4 (recommended). If you would like this option to be added, please let me know prior to payment. Thanks! Vinyl can be shipped outside of sleeve, upon request, to prevent splits.
Price: 44.99 USD
Location: Oakland, California
End Time: 2024-02-17T18:54:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.37 USD
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Artist: Ryo Fukui
Custom Bundle: No
Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Record Size: 12"
Format: Record
Type: LP
Release Title: Ryu Fukui In New York
Record Label: We Release Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Modified Item: No
Non-Domestic Product: No
Sleeve Grading: NM
Material: Vinyl
Features: 180-220 gram