Name: Girl and Robot With Flowers
Brand: The Greg Foat Group

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JMANLP054X

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-24

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Kudos

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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The Greg Foat Group

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Jazz

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The Greg Foat Group is a UK jazz band that was conceived in 2009. Led by the talented musician Greg Foat, this group has gained recognition for their unique blend of jazz, soul, and funk. Inspired by artists such as Matthew Halsall and David Axelrod, The Greg Foat Group has carved out their own distinctive sound that captivates audiences worldwide.
With a discography spanning several albums, including collaborations with other notable performers like Scrimshire and Nat Birchall, The Greg Foat Group continues to push the boundaries of contemporary jazz music. Their compositions are characterized by intricate melodies, rich harmonies, and masterful improvisation.
Listeners can expect to be transported into a world of musical exploration when experiencing The Greg Foat Group's live performances or studio recordings. Whether you're a seasoned jazz enthusiast or new to the genre, this band's captivating sound will leave you wanting more.

evading the dreaded 'second album syndrome' with consummate ease, 'girl and robot with flowers' is a sonic soundscape of epic proportions that leaves dark is the sun in the dust while propelling the listener into infinity and beyond. with a doff of the hat to sci-fi writer brian aldiss, we're whisked off on a thematic journey into the emotive and enthralling realms of cinematic jazz, seductive ambience and exciting, majestic drama. often unpredictable and certainly never dull, british pianist/composer/arranger greg foat uses everything from brass bands and kettle drums, to moog synthesizer and harmonium, to take us above and beyond the stratosphere of our senses. as with dark is the sun, this album was recorded in a unique, pure analogue studio in sweden to capture the full warmth and dynamic range of the wide variety of instruments utilized. the spacious, high quality sound that was achieved by recording direct to tape through high quality vintage equipment is absolutely impeccable, revealing in stunning detail a magical atmosphere the likes of which is rarely heard in the current climate of digitalization and mp3s. over the years greg foat has collaborated with musicians and artists such as wendy james, questlove (of the roots), the black lips, and justice and the bees. this past year has been a busy one with tours of europe and the uk, exposing their music to seasoned audiences; jamie cullum, chris evans, gilles peterson, craig charles, ozwald boateng, helena christiansen, jude law, benicio del toro, lindsay lohan are just a few of the many faces who have enjoyed the music of the greg foat group.

Girl and Robot With Flowers

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