{"product_id":"kimiko-kasai-with-herbie-hancock-butterfly-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Kimiko Kasai With Herbie Hancock - Butterfly - Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order: This item is expected to release 2nd October 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003eOh 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.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\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 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.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003eThe LP opens with Kimiko’s highly desirable version of “I Thought It Was You”, an elegant take on Herbie’s own anthem. Other superb re-workings include the delicately soulful “Butterfly”, jazzy groover “Sunlight”, the smooth and sexy “Tell Me A Bedtime Story” and the beautiful ballads “Maiden Voyage” and “Harvest Time”. 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 Stevie Wonder’s “As”.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\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. Simon Francis’ sensitive mastering elevates the sound throughout and, as ever, it has been pressed at a reassuringly weighty 180g. Essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003eTrack list:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_473be983b0582324\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1 - I Thought It Was You\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e2 - Tell Me A Bedtime Story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e3 - Head In The Clouds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e4 - Maiden Voyage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e1 - Harvest Time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e2 - Sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e3 - Butterfly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e4 - As\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kimiko Kasai With Herbie Hancock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54351759409436,"sku":"KIKAWIHEHA11756","price":87.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/6066\/8345\/files\/1LP_mock_no_label_9_b2274469-7146-4bb4-9a6d-6ed87753c6b7.png?v=1785225057","url":"https:\/\/bondirecords.com\/products\/kimiko-kasai-with-herbie-hancock-butterfly-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Bondi Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}