Ein Brief von Slowboat [Import]

The 180g pressing is dead quiet, and the vinyl arrived perfectly flat—no warping at all. This reissue captures Ryo Fukui’s final album with such warmth, you can almost feel the keys under his fingers. A worthy centerpiece for any jazz collection.

Finally got to hear Ryo Fukui's last album on wax, and the 180g pressing is dead quiet between tracks. It's a 2026 reissue so the import took a few weeks, but worth the wait for this final chapter of his work.

The 180g vinyl feels sturdy, but the pressing has a few light pops during the quieter passages. Ryo Fukui's playing is as emotive as ever, though I wish the mastering had a bit more clarity. It's a solid reissue for collectors, but not the best-sounding pressing I've heard.