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Ryo Fukui was born in Biratori, Hokkaidō, Japan on June 1, 1948. Ryo Fukui was a musician and pianist. Death is recorded on March 15, 2016, at the age of 67.
My Take
Ryo Fukui is the kind of artist I quietly evangelize about. A jazz pianist from Biratori in Hokkaido who played for years at the Slowboat club he ran with his wife in Sapporo, he was largely unknown in his lifetime, only to be rediscovered worldwide after his death in 2016. That arc moves me deeply. He didn't chase trends or scenes; he simply refined his own voice far from the spotlight, and the world eventually caught up. I love it when posthumous recognition vindicates a lifetime of devotion.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryo Fukui
- Name (Japanese)
- 福居良
- Reading
- ふくい りょう
- Born
- June 1, 1948 – March 15, 2016
- Origin
- Biratori, Hokkaidō, Japan
- Occupation
- musician / pianist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
2. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 5 (1976–2015)
- By year
- 1976: 1, 1977: 1, 1994: 1, 1999: 1, 2015: 1
- Debut work
- シーナリィ
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Album | ア・レター・フロム・スローボート | 2015 |
| Album | リョウ・フクイ・イン・ニューヨーク | 1999 |
| Album | マイ・フェイヴァリット・チューン | 1994 |
| Album | メロー・ドリーム | 1977 |
| Album | シーナリィ | 1976 |
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jazz-slowboat.jp/ryo-fukui/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryo%20Fukui
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A6%8F%E5%B1%85%E8%89%AF
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3453953
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryo Fukui born?
Ryo Fukui was born on June 1, 1948.
When did Ryo Fukui die?
Ryo Fukui died on March 15, 2016, aged 67.
Where was Ryo Fukui from?
Ryo Fukui was from Biratori, Hokkaidō, Japan.
What did Ryo Fukui do?
Ryo Fukui worked as musician, pianist.
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