Biography of jazz musician Ryo Fukui, "Sekai o Meguru Kita no Jazz," to be released amid growing international acclaim
A critical biography of jazz musician Ryo Fukui, "Hyōden Fukui Ryō: Sekai o Meguru Kita no Jazz," will be released on June 19.
Fukui debuted on record with the piano, which he started playing at age 22. While teaching himself jazz piano, he was based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and passed away in March 2016. Posthumously, his music was re-evaluated, mainly overseas, through YouTube and Spotify, and he gained attention for reissues of his 1976 debut album "Scenery" and his 1977 second album "Mellow Dream" on vinyl. In this book, author Shinji Kuriyama, who knew Fukui during his lifetime, looks back on Fukui's life through interviews with related parties while exploring the appeal of the music he created.
Additionally, a concert commemorating the book's release will be held on June 25 at The Lutheran Hall in Hokkaido.
"Hyōden Fukui Ryō: Sekai o Meguru Kita no Jazz" Publication Commemorative Concert
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - Hokkaido, The Lutheran Hall
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Masaki Minamiyama (Piano) / Takumadrops (Piano) / Tomohiro Miyakoshi (Piano) /
Aoto Quintet (Aoto Nomura (Tb) / Hiiro Kanazawa (Tp) / Genta Koitabashi (Piano) / Nick Tardif (B) / Hiroki Ito (Dr))
Source: Music Natalie
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