Unquestionably one of the most important Japanese jazz albums ever recorded, Ryo Fukui’s highly sought-after masterpiece Scenery from 1976 reveals Ryo Fukui as a miraculously brilliant self-taught pianist fusing modal, bop, and cool jazz influences for a very personal, dexterous and game-changing take on classic standards made famous by Bing Crosby and John Coltrane among others.

Every single note on the album oozes precision, confidence and flair and every single section slides seamlessly into one another, creating a supreme and elegant blend of jazz.

Hokkaido wizard-pianist Ryo Fukui was a genius in his own right, a true master of his craft whose perfectionism gave birth to some of the greatest music ever recorded. Scenery is his magnum opus and an absolute must-have.

Mastered at half speed and sourced from the original masters.