{"product_id":"butterfly-reissue","title":"Butterfly (Reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst ever official reissue of the positively sublime and very rare\u003ci\u003e Butterfly\u003c\/i\u003e 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 Kimiko's highly desirable version of \u003ci\u003eI Thought It Was You\u003c\/i\u003e, an elegant take on Herbie's own anthem. Other superb re-workings include the delicately soulful \u003ci\u003eButterfly\u003c\/i\u003e, jazzy groover \u003ci\u003eSunlight\u003c\/i\u003e, the smooth and sexy \u003ci\u003eTell Me A Bedtime Story\u003c\/i\u003e and the beautiful ballads \u003ci\u003eMaiden Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHarvest Time\u003c\/i\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 Stevie Wonder's\u003ci\u003e As.\u003c\/i\u003e 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 Francis' sensitive mastering elevates the sound throughout and, as ever, it has been pressed at a reassuringly weighty 180g. Essential. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Be With Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50418730336587,"sku":"1035225","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/371b31b7-1e0d-4e17-8ff0-e97edd58006b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726743032","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/butterfly-reissue","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}