"I want to hear more of Ryo Fukui's performances." The dreams of listeners around the world have now become a reality.
A stunning live performance filled with the charm of the mature artist Fukui, who has been with Slow Boat ever since.
This is what an unexpected joy truly means. This is the arrival of a new work from Ryo Fukui. Recorded on June 26, 2004, this is a live recording of a concert commemorating the ninth anniversary of Slow Boat, the jazz live house Fukui founded and based at. The trio consisted of Fukui, Kosuke Sakai (bass), and Yoshito Eto (drums). Fukui was 56 years old at the time. His performance was powerful and grand, yet also delicate and sharp. In terms of the balance of energy, stamina, and technique, he was approaching his prime. He weaves together the music of his beloved Phineas Newborn Jr. and Tommy Flanagan with a powerful yet lustrous quality, and delivers a thrilling rendition of Wayne Shorter, a musician he adored in his youth. This stunning performance captures the full potential of Fukui's work at this time. Text by Ogawa Yusuke (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY) * "Made in Japan" quality is attracting attention from around the world. Luxuriously made with "uncolored virgin vinyl" that does away with any coloring agents such as carbon that affect sound quality. Made from high-purity straight vinyl chloride only, the disc weight has been increased to 180g, achieving stable rotation and a rich sound field expression. The "180g heavy disc/pure vinyl" specification allows you to enjoy a refined sound image.
