Ryo Fukui In New York Swingin' Utters Cowpoke and Western Swing &

Cowpoke and Western Swing & Waltzes

Smashing Pumpkins took it upon themselves to make a record that only teenagers could love and for many it was the only one they needed

Having spent many years playing drums alongside some of New Zealand’s most talented musicians in the revered Wellington jam session scene this release is an amalgamation of the energy & spirit that the Wellington scene encompasses

The session's highlights include honoring his friends John Coltrane ("Mode to John") and Thelonious Monk ("The High Priest")

Ryo Fukui In New York Swingin' Utters Cowpoke and Western Swing &Official reissue of Ryo Fukuis New York sessions with Lisle Atkinson on bass and Leroy Williams on drums. Recorded in February 1999 at Avatar Recording Studios and inspired by Ryo Fukuis idol and mentor Barry Harris, the fourth album from the famed Sapporo pianist glows with poetic takes on classics by Charlie Parker, George Gershwin, and Cole Porter, plus a supreme remake of his very own Mellow Dream. This is full on bop magic, expressive, soulful,