Pianist Ryo Fukui offers us a faint, comfortable dream. Delicate touch, rich tone, and beautiful musical ideas. This is a masterful second album that expresses himself even more deeply.
Recorded approximately one year after "Scenery," this album features a more powerful and powerful sound, allowing Fukui's world to emerge with clearer definition and a more three-dimensional feel. The album features dazzling performances, including the moving, sweet, and melancholic melody of "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 album. Sadly, Ryo Fukui passed away in 2016. His delicate touch, rich tone, and beautiful musical ideas are truly invaluable. We express our deep gratitude for the "comfortable dreams" he provided us.
text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY)
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