Fukui, Ryo - A Letter From Slowboat ('Uncolored', 180 Gram Vinyl) (Japanese Import)
Fukui, Ryo - A Letter From Slowboat ('Uncolored', 180 Gram Vinyl) (Japanese Import)
Format: Vinyl LP
UPC: 4582725183979
Release Date: 06/26/2026
Condition: N
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''Today, I want to play better than yesterday. Tomorrow, better than today''. With this belief in his heart, Ryo Fukui devoted himself to the piano for forty years. His touch became more powerful, his emotions deeper, his tone more richly fragrant. Even setting aside the fact that this is his final work, the album stands as a pure and undeniable masterpiece. Ryo Fukui, the renowned pianist from Hokkaido who sadly passed away in 2016, has earned global recognition among jazz listeners through his highly praised early works Scenery and Mellow Dream. A Letter From Slowboat, recorded in 2015, marked his first leader album in sixteen years. The sessions took place at Slowboat his musical home together with two young musicians whose talent Fukui himself deeply trusted. The lyricism that seeps through ''Sonora'', the poetic warmth enveloping ''Stella By Starlight,'' the vibrant energy coursing through ''Speak Low'' each performance is filled with life. His touch grew more forceful, his emotions more profound, his musical fragrance even more luxuriant. text by Yusuke Ogawa (UNIVERSOUNDS / DEEP JAZZ REALITY) *The world is paying close attention to the unparalleled quality of ''Made in Japan''. This release features premium uncolored virgin vinyl, completely free of carbon or any other pigments that could affect sound quality. Using only high-purity straight PVC and increasing the record weight to 180 grams ensures superior rotational stability and a richly expansive soundstage. Experience its precisely crafted sonic imaging with this 180g heavyweight / pure vinyl edition. LISTEN: https://youtu.be/BgNKEzn1mlY Side A 1. Sonora 2. Stella by Starlight 3. Speak Low 4. Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen Side B 1. Old Country 2. Soultrane 3. Chasin' the Bird 4. Be My Love
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GRADING
GRADING
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New (N) (Not typically included in the Goldmine Standard)
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Mint (M)
Still sealed. Never played. No observable flaws. Items have been purchased secondhand.
Near Mint (NM)
A Near Mint (NM) record will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear.
The cover (and any additional packaging) has no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable defects.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus (VG+) record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches.
The disc and LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be gently marred by spindle marks, paper scuffs, wrinkled corners, etc.
Very Good (VG)
Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident, but will not overpower the music. Disc may have light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound.
Labels, jackets, and inserts will have visible cosmetic flaws such as wrinkles, cut-outs, slight splitting, etc. However, it will usually have less than a dozen minor flaws.
Good (G)
A record in Good condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present.
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Poor (P), Fair (F)
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