Pianist Ryo Fukui showed us a faint and comfortable dream. Delicate touch, rich tone, beautiful musical ideas.
A superb second album that expresses himself more deeply.
This is Fukui's second album, recorded about a year after "Scenery." His delicate yet emotional playing is still as vibrant as ever, but on this album it's even more powerful, bringing the world he paints to life with clearer definition and a more three-dimensional feel. The album features dazzling performances, including the heartwarming, sweet, and melancholic "Mellow Dream" and the dynamic, fast-paced "Horizon." Furthermore, the album features three original songs, compared to just one on the previous album, further enhancing Fukui's musical talent. Considering its maturity and richness, this album could even be called a masterpiece, surpassing his first. Ryo Fukui sadly passed away in 2016. His delicate touch, rich tone, and beautiful musical ideas... We are deeply grateful for the "comfortable dreams" he brought us. Text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY) *"Made in Japan" quality attracting worldwide attention. The record is made with luxuriously uncolored virgin vinyl, completely free of coloring agents such as carbon, which can affect sound quality. Made entirely from high-purity straight vinyl chloride, the record weight has been increased to 180g, achieving stable rotation and a rich sound field. The 180g heavyweight/pure vinyl specification allows you to enjoy a refined sound image.
