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album by Japanese pianist Ryo Fukui. It was Fukui's first release.

Reception

This album was virtually ignored in the United States, given that it was released at a time of reduced American interest in jazz. However, it was well appreciated by Japanese fans and critics alike. In the decades since ''Scenery''s release, the album has earned greater critical praise. Fukui's dexterity and self-taught style has earned him comparison to such piano greats as McCoy Tyner and

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Track listing

Side A: # It Could Happen to You (

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) # Early Summer (Hideo Ichikawa) Side B: # Willow Weep for Me ( Ann Ronell) # Autumn Leaves ( Joseph Kosma,

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Personnel

* Ryo Fukui –

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* Satoshi Denpo –

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* Yoshinori Fukui –

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References

External links

Official YouTube playlist
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Track listing

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See also

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