Butterfly - Kimiko Kasai With Herbie Hancock - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

“Butterfly” is a sublime meeting of minds between Japan’s jazz vocal pioneer Kimiko Kasai and the visionary pianist Herbie Hancock. Recorded in 1979, the album pulses with an adventurous spirit, blending Hancock’s cosmic jazz-funk with Kimiko’s crystalline vocals. The reinterpretations of Hancock classics—including the titular 'Butterfly'—are more than cover versions; they’re vivid reimaginings, shaped by the chemistry between Kasai’s expressive range and Hancock’s synth-driven textures. Each track is layered with subtle details: swirling Fender Rhodes, lush basslines, and a rhythm section that’s as fluid as it is hypnotic. Kasai’s English-language vocals offer a fresh perspective on Hancock’s compositions, bridging East and West at a time when such collaborations were rare, especially for female jazz artists in Japan. The result is an album that feels both experimental and deeply soulful—a snapshot of late-70s jazz fusion at its most adventurous. For collectors, “Butterfly” is a portal to a unique musical crossroads. For listeners, it’s an invitation to get lost in a soundscape where boundaries dissolve and every listen reveals new colors. Track List: 1 - I Thought It Was You - 7:10 2 - Tell Me A Bedtime Story - 5:11 3 - Head In The Clouds - 3:40 4 - Maiden Voyage - 7:25 5 - Harvest Time - 4:55 6 - Sunlight - 6:15 7 - Butterfly - 6:13 8 - As - 6:16