Official reissue of this criminally overlooked Japanese jazz gem by Hokkaido pianist wunderkind Ryo Fukui.

Released in 1977, one year after its legendary predecessor Scenery, Mellow Dream sees Ryo Fukui continuing his exploration of modal, bop and cool jazz sounds with meticulous grace and absolute mastery. He swings from melancholy to vibrant joy with ease and displays an immensely rare combination of pure talent, unique personal approach and focused discipline.

Ryo Fukui sadly passed away in March 2016, leaving behind a legacy of works that all jazz lovers should explore…