Ryo Fukui - Mellow Dream [Solid / Lawson Japan]

Format: Blue color LP, Japanese pressing with obi. Ryo Fukui's Jazz masterpiece from 1977, "Mellow Dream".

This is the second album recorded approximately one year after "Scenery." The delicate yet emotionally rich performance is still present, but this time it has more power, and the world 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 "Horizon" are among the dazzling performances. Furthermore, the album features three original songs, compared to only one in the previous album, allowing 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. Sadly, 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.