Dolphin

Into still, limpid pools of analogue synths, [Foat & Masin] drop cascades of notes from piano or Fender Rhodes, then stand back to watch the ripples widen the subside. — Jazzwise, July 2023

Release Date: 8th Jun 2023
Catalogue No: STRUT311CD
Label: Strut

1. LEE

2. LONDON NIGHTS

3. LOVE THEME

4. DOLPHIN

5. SABENA

6. LEO THEO

7. VIENTO CALIDO

8. YOUR MOVE

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

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 for Athens Of The North, Jazzman and Strut 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.”

Dolphin is mastered by Mark Ashfield at Cosmic Audio with newly commissioned artwork by Niul Foat.

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July 2023

Into still, limpid pools of analogue synths, [Foat & Masin] drop cascades of notes from piano or Fender Rhodes, then stand back to watch the ripples widen the subside.

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