{"title":"Artist: Kimiko Kasai","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"perigo-a-inoite-kimiko-kasai-lp","title":"Perigo A Inoite [Japanese Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDancing In The Past\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e1xLP pressed on Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese import\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally released in 1987\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimiko Kasai, celebrated for her illustrious jazz career collaborating with luminaries like Mal Waldron, Gil Evans, and Herbie Hancock, transitioned to Toshiba EMI in 1987. There, she unveiled an LP of electrifying Japanese electro-pop compositions. Taking charge of songwriting duties herself, Kasai delivers a mature and exotic vocal performance that captivates listeners with its trance-like allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDancing In The Past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e憎いあいつ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eめまい\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e二人ぼっちのHeaven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLover Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eベニスの五月\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee You Later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCongratulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eわかれ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimiko Kasai","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":43214598734015,"sku":"PROT-7275-BK","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/PROT-7275-KimikoKasai-PerigoAInoite.jpg?v=1714130336"},{"product_id":"butterfly-kimiko-kasai-lp","title":"Butterfly [Import]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e2024 repress\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressed on 180gm Black Vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures 4 page insert with Japanese obi strip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRELEASE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\".\u003cbr\u003eThis lovingly curated reissue enables a long overdue reappraisal of this hitherto unavailable masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stunning artwork which adorned the original jacket – complete with \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eOBI\u003c\/span\u003e 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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Thought It Was You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell Me A Bedtime Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead In The Clouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaiden Voyage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kimiko Kasai","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Black","offer_id":43409170104511,"sku":"BEWITH028LP-BK","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/BEWITH028LP-KimikoKasai-Butterfly.jpg?v=1717549294"}],"url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/collections\/artist-kimiko-kasai.oembed","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}