Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - Impressions of Samos (2026) [Hi-Res]

British jazz pianist Greg Foat has released "Impressions of Samos," a collaborative album inspired by his travels in Greece. Featuring Sokratis Votskos and The Giorgos Pappas Trio, the project integrates synthesizer and grand piano with traditional Greek folk instruments and atmospheric field recordings. The work is characterized by a fusion of modal folk-jazz and modern improvisation, capturing the environmental essence of the island. Originally conceived during a holiday, the album evolved into a professional study of Greece's musical heritage, serving as a formal tribute to Samos through sophisticated jazz arrangements.

Tracklist:
1. Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - Flasaki
2. Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - Ussak-Huseyni
3. Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - Karsilamas
4. Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - In the Cave of Pythagoras
5. Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - The Golden Jackals of Samos
6. Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - Ode to Potami Beach
7. Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - Eikosiefta
8. Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - Liberta
9. Greg Foat & Sokratis Votskos with The Giorgos Pappas Trio - Megalo Seitani Serenade