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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