G R E G F O A T & G I G I M A S I N O L P H I N

Strut presents an exclusive new collaboration between UK jazz keyboardist Greg Foat and Venetian ambient / electronic maestro Gigi Masin.

Long awaited collaboration between UK jazz keyboardist and Venetian ambient composer. Quartet recording features Moses Boyd (Drums) & Tom Herbert (Bass)

Recorded remotely and honed at Chale Abbey Studios, Isle Of Wight

Selected tour dates to support release

Recorded remotely during 2021-2022 the album took shape in the form of mutual compositions, gradually developed and embellished online. Final recording sessions took place at the majestic Chale Abbey Studios on the Isle Of Wight with Moses Boyd (drums), Tom Herbert (bass) and Siobhan Cosgrove (flute, clarinet) adding elements to several pieces Tracks include the reflective, wistful single ‘Viento Calido’ and drifting ambient piece ‘Sabena’, a beautiful tribute to Gigi’s wife who sadly passed away during 2022

Greg Foat has recorded prolifically in recent years including acclaimed albums Symphonie Pacifique (2020) and The Mage (2019).

Best known for his 1986 ambient masterpiece Wind and as a member of Gaussian Curve, Gigi Masin has enjoyed a revival in recent years through his Calypso album on R&S’s Apollo label and renewed touring Dolphin represents Greg and Gigi’s first landmark recording collaboration together. “I first heard Gigi’s album Wind in 2016,” remembers Greg “I was living in Miami and I heard it playing one Summer evening Since then, it has always been in my mind to be able to record together ”

Tracklist

1 / A1 LEE

2 / A2 LONDON NIGHTS

3 / A3 LOVE THEME

4 / B1 DOLPHIN

5 / B2 SABENA

6 / B3 LEO THEO

7 / B4 VIENTO CALIDO

8. YOUR MOVE

Release Date : 16th June 2023

Artist: Greg Foat & Gigi Masin

Title: Dolphin Cat No STRUT311LP/LPC/CD

CONFIGURATION: 1LP

PACKAGING: 1LP – 1 x SINGLE LP SLEEVE / THICK SLEEVE /

LPC: 1 x SINGLE LP SLEEVE / CLEAR VINYL /THICK SLEEVE

1CD – DIGIPAK THICK CARD

BAR CODES:

STRUT311CD: 4062548051629

STRUT311LP: 4062548051636

STRUT311LPC: 4062548054866

For more information, contact Adam Calman: adam@k7.com

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