This 2021 compilation gathers previously unreleased material from the late Japanese jazz pianist Ryo Fukui, offering a fresh look at his distinctive improvisational style.
- The album was released by the boutique jazz label We Release Jazz.
- The tracklist for "My Favorite Tune" draws from Fukui's personal recordings, curated by his family.
- The release was met with enthusiasm from fans of Fukui's earlier work, particularly "Scenery."
Ryo Fukui was a jazz pianist from Japan, known for his work in the smooth jazz and modal jazz idioms. He rose to prominence in the 1970s with albums like "Scenery." His career was marked by a distinctive improvisational style and a deep connection to the jazz scene in Sapporo. This 2021 release, "My Favorite Tune," arrived nearly two decades after his passing, presenting a posthumous collection of his work.
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