＜Shinji Kuriyama - Hyoden Fukui Ryo Sekai wo Meguru Kita no Jazz(BOOK)

Why is his music loved by listeners around the world? 

The definitive biography of Japan's internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, whose performances have amassed an extraordinary number of streams on YouTube and Spotify.

 Just released in Japan.  Ships as soon as it arrives.

The text of the book is in Japanese.

Artist：Shinji Kuriyama
Title：Hyoden Fukui Ryo Sekai wo Meguru Kita no Jazz
Format：BOOK
CAT#：9784845644438 
Barcode：9784845644438
Price：$30
Label：Rittor Music
Release Date：June 19th, 2026

Based in Sapporo, jazz pianist Ryo Fukui (1948–2016) was regarded during his lifetime as a hidden gem known only to devoted jazz fans. Following his passing, however, his music was rediscovered by listeners overseas, spreading rapidly through YouTube and Spotify. How did he come to captivate audiences around the world?

Author Shinji Kuriyama, a television director who knew Fukui personally, traces the pianist's remarkable life through extensive interviews with those who knew him best while exploring the enduring appeal of his music. From his childhood in a family of traveling entertainers and his unlikely path to making his recording debut after taking up the piano at the age of 22, to the untold story behind the creation of his internationally beloved masterpiece "Mellow Dream," the book reveals previously untold episodes, accompanied by rare unpublished photographs.

Contents:
Chapter 1: A Life That Began on the Live Stage
Chapter 2: The Jazz Pianist Who Started Late
Chapter 3: In Search of a Place to Belong
Chapter 4: Pursuing His Own Path at His Home Base
Chapter 5: In the Midst of a Fulfilling Mature Period
Chapter 6: "Ryo Fukui" Captivates the World