B1 "The Essence Of Jai" (sample2) is a gem of a laid-back, forever-green, lush and pastoral slow downtempo soul-jazz ballad. And the unreleased version on B2, "Song For My Father" (sample3) — a gentle, soulful, urban-jazzy cover of Horace Silver's standard classic, delivered in a bewitching vocal manner reminiscent of Leon Thomas, well known for his work with Pharoah Sanders — is truly superb. A 45rpm 12-inch with excellent sound quality and level, finished with real warmth. Highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)