Ryo Fukui Trio - Ryo Fukui Trio at the Slowboat 2004 [180g heavyweight vinyl / Pure Vinyl edition]

“I want to hear more of Ryo Fukui’s playing.” The dream of listeners around the world has become a reality. This is a stunning live performance filled with the mature charm of Fukui, who walked alongside the Slowboat.

This is surely what it means to be overjoyed: the arrival of a “new” Ryo Fukui. The recording was made on June 26, 2004. It is a live recording commemorating the ninth anniversary of the Slowboat, the jazz live house founded and operated by Fukui. The trio consists of Fukui, Kosuke Sakai (bass), and Yoshito Eto (drums). At the time, Fukui was 56 years old. His playing is powerful and expansive, yet delicate and incisive. In terms of the balance of mental and physical strength, technique, and other factors, he was truly entering his mature period. He weaves through the music of his revered Phineas Newborn Jr. and Tommy Flanagan with profound richness and elegance, while thrillingly striking out at the Wayne Shorter he admired in his youth. This is a stunning performance that reflects Fukui’s fulfillment during this period.
text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY)

※“Made in Japan” quality that captivates the world.
Luxuriously uses “uncolored virgin vinyl,” which completely eliminates coloring agents such as carbon that affect sound quality. Made solely from high-purity straight polyvinyl chloride, the 180g disc weight ensures stable rotation and a rich soundstage.
A “180g heavyweight disc / Pure Vinyl” specification that allows you to enjoy the refined sound image.

Tracklist:
Side A
1. Eclypso
2. Relaxin' at Camarillo

Side B
1. Come Sunday
2. He's a Real Gone Guy

Side C
1. Stella by Starlight

Side D
1. Juju
2. Harlem Blues