The Story
| Release Date: | 20/04/2018 |
| Format: | LP Black |
| Label: | Be With Records |
| Catalogue Number: | BEWITH028LP |
Oh yes! First ever official reissue of the positively sublime and very rare Butterfly LP, recorded in Tokyo in 1979 by Japanese songstress Kimiko Kasai and jazz legend Herbie Hancock.
Due 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 Alphonse Mouzon and renowned organist Webster Lewis to bassist Paul Jackson, reedman Bennie Maupin and the master percussionist Bill Summers, the legendary performers crafted amazingly good vocal versions of Herbie / Headhunters jazz-funk. Unsurprisingly, it has been heavily in demand for many years.
The LP opens with Kimikoâs highly desirable version of âI Thought It Was Youâ, an elegant take on Herbieâs own anthem. Other superb re-workings include the delicately soulful âButterflyâ, jazzy groover âSunlightâ, the smooth and sexy âTell Me A Bedtime Storyâ and the beautiful ballads âMaiden Voyageâ and âHarvest Timeâ. A wonderful example of perfectly understated and masterful jazz-funk soul fusion that shouldnât be missed, the set closes with a jaw-dropping version of Stevie Wonderâs âAsâ.
This 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. Simon Francisâ sensitive mastering elevates the sound throughout and, as ever, it has been pressed at a reassuringly weighty 180g. Essential.
Tracklist
I Thought It Was You
Tell Me A Bedtime Story
Head In The Clouds
Maiden Voyage
Harvest Time
Sunlight
Butterfly
As
Description
| Release Date: | 20/04/2018 |
| Format: | LP Black |
| Label: | Be With Records |
| Catalogue Number: | BEWITH028LP |
Oh yes! First ever official reissue of the positively sublime and very rare Butterfly LP, recorded in Tokyo in 1979 by Japanese songstress Kimiko Kasai and jazz legend Herbie Hancock.
Due 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 Alphonse Mouzon and renowned organist Webster Lewis to bassist Paul Jackson, reedman Bennie Maupin and the master percussionist Bill Summers, the legendary performers crafted amazingly good vocal versions of Herbie / Headhunters jazz-funk. Unsurprisingly, it has been heavily in demand for many years.
The LP opens with Kimikoâs highly desirable version of âI Thought It Was Youâ, an elegant take on Herbieâs own anthem. Other superb re-workings include the delicately soulful âButterflyâ, jazzy groover âSunlightâ, the smooth and sexy âTell Me A Bedtime Storyâ and the beautiful ballads âMaiden Voyageâ and âHarvest Timeâ. A wonderful example of perfectly understated and masterful jazz-funk soul fusion that shouldnât be missed, the set closes with a jaw-dropping version of Stevie Wonderâs âAsâ.
This 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. Simon Francisâ sensitive mastering elevates the sound throughout and, as ever, it has been pressed at a reassuringly weighty 180g. Essential.
Tracklist
I Thought It Was You
Tell Me A Bedtime Story
Head In The Clouds
Maiden Voyage
Harvest Time
Sunlight
Butterfly
As
