Summer Breeze
PIPER (パイパー)
BASS
Wataru Ito (伊藤 航)
CHORUS
Hiroshi Koitabashi (小林 宏)
Kazuhito Murata (村田 和人)
Keisuke Yamamoto (山本 圭右)
ELECTRONIC DRUMS
Takanori Umeno (梅野 貴典)
GUITAR
Keisuke Yamamoto (山本 圭右)
SYNOPSIS
A cornerstone of Japan’s city pop and AOR scene, Summer Breeze finds Piper delivering sun-soaked grooves, slick guitar lines, and breezy vocals that perfectly capture the coastal mood of early ’80s Japan. With its polished production and laid-back yet sophisticated vibe, the album became a cult favorite for fans of yacht rock–tinged city pop. Today, Summer Breeze stands as Piper’s signature release—an essential spin for collectors chasing that golden-era summer soundtrack.
GENRE & STYLE
Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Boogie, City Pop, Disco, Funk, Synth-pop
PERSONNEL
KEYBOARDS
Takashi Shima (志間 貴司)
PERCUSSION
Tetsuaki Hoashi (帆足 哲昭)
VOCALS
Keisuke Yamamoto (山本 圭右)
PRODUCER
Masahiko Yoshida (吉田 雅彦)
PRESSING INFORMATION
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Yupiteru Records – YV27-1003
LP | 12”, 33⅓ RPM
Japan | 1983
Original Pressing, Promo
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