Ryo Fukui - Mellow Dream - 8561
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Mellow Dream is a 1977 jazz album by Japanese pianist Ryo Fukui. It is his second album and is considered to be one of the greatest jazz albums ever recorded in Japan.
The album is a mix of original compositions and covers of jazz standards. The title track, "Mellow Dream", is a beautiful and introspective ballad that showcases Fukui's delicate touch and melodic sense. Other highlights include the uptempo "Baron Potato Blues" and the soulful cover of "My Foolish Heart".
Fukui's playing on Mellow Dream is characterized by its lyricism, warmth, and technical brilliance. He is able to create a wide range of emotions with his music, from the joyful to the melancholy. The album is also notable for its excellent sound quality, which captures the nuances of Fukui's playing in exquisite detail.
Mellow Dream was a commercial failure upon its release, but it has since become a cult classic. It is now considered to be one of the most important jazz albums ever recorded in Japan and is highly sought-after by collectors.
The album has been praised by critics for its beauty, lyricism, and technical brilliance. AllMusic reviewer Thom Jurek called it "a masterpiece of jazz piano", while JazzTimes wrote that it is "one of the most sublime and beautiful jazz albums ever recorded".
