or some of those German things from the 70s that we love

it is the proverbial needle in a haystack

Optimistic and happy

Music that hints at the devotional rarely feels as inclusive

and patience

RYO FUKUI - My Favorite Tune LP Hardrock or some of those GermanOfficial reissue of Ryo Fukuis only solo piano album recorded live, June 4 5, 1994 at The Lutheran Hall in Sapporo. A beautiful bop adventure with two compositions Ryo Fukui wrote for his beloved Hokkaido region, the fan favorite Nord and Voyage, as well as alternate versions of his classics Scenery and Mellow Dream, and bewitching takes on Barry Harris, Sonny Clark, and Avery Parrish gems. Includes liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa. Original release by