A confident touch, a solid swing, and an emotion that permeates every burst of energy.
Freshly arrived in New York, Ryo Fukui explores the very essence of bop alongside the rhythm section of his mentor, Barry Harris.
Ryo Fukui left us in 2016, leaving behind only five albums. This is his fourth, recorded in 1999. Made in New York with Lyle Atkinson (bass) and Leroy Williams (drums) - Barry Harris's favorite rhythm section - this record is a masterpiece that captures all the charm of Fukui as a bop pianist.