{"product_id":"kimiko-kasai-with-herbie-hancock-butterfly-2026-repress","title":"Kimiko Kasai With Herbie Hancock - Butterfly (2026 Repress)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOh yes! First ever official reissue of the positively sublime and very rare \u003cem\u003eButterfly\u003c\/em\u003e LP, recorded in Tokyo in 1979 by Japanese songstress \u003cstrong\u003eKimiko Kasai\u003c\/strong\u003e and jazz legend \u003cstrong\u003eHerbie Hancock\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its super-rare status as a Japan-only release, this exquisite collection of covers never got the recognition it deserved at the time, despite incredibly inspired performances from Kimiko, Herbie and the supremely talented musicians assembled for the project. From heavenly drummer \u003cstrong\u003eAlphonse Mouzon\u003c\/strong\u003e and renowned organist \u003cstrong\u003eWebster Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e to bassist \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e, reedman \u003cstrong\u003eBennie Maupin\u003c\/strong\u003e and the master percussionist \u003cstrong\u003eBill Summers\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary performers crafted amazingly good vocal versions of Herbie \/ \u003cstrong\u003eThe Headhunters\u003c\/strong\u003e jazz-funk. Unsurprisingly, it has been heavily in demand for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LP opens with Kimiko’s highly desirable version of \u003cem\u003eI Thought It Was You\u003c\/em\u003e, an elegant take on Herbie’s own anthem. Other superb re-workings include the delicately soulful \u003cem\u003eButterfly\u003c\/em\u003e, jazzy groover \u003cem\u003eSunlight\u003c\/em\u003e, the smooth and sexy \u003cem\u003eTell Me A Bedtime Story\u003c\/em\u003e and the beautiful ballads \u003cem\u003eMaiden Voyage\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHarvest Time\u003c\/em\u003e. A wonderful example of perfectly understated and masterful jazz-funk soul fusion that shouldn’t be missed, the set closes with a jaw-dropping version of \u003cstrong\u003eStevie Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e’s \u003cem\u003eAs\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovingly curated reissue enables a long overdue reappraisal of this hitherto unavailable masterpiece. The stunning artwork which adorned the original jacket - complete with OBI strip and sumptuous 4 page folded insert - has been faithfully restored. \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Francis\u003c\/strong\u003e’ sensitive mastering elevates the sound throughout and, as ever, it has been pressed at a reassuringly weighty 180g. Essential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Be With Records","offers":[{"title":"180g Vinyl LP w\/ Obi Strip + 4pg Insert","offer_id":58659339469145,"sku":"SDZ-49216","price":36.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/SRD_20260721_1433_133827_600_p_BEWITH028LP_002.jpg?v=1784800793","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/kimiko-kasai-with-herbie-hancock-butterfly-2026-repress","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}