The French Impressionists's lyrics & chords

The French Impressionists were the brainchild of Glaswegian songwriter and pianist Malcolm Fisher, informed by influences as diverse as George Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael, Oscar Peterson and early Lennon-McCartney. The concept for the band allegedly dawned on Malcolm in a bookshop, while leafing through a volume called "Play Jazz" and spying a section on Claude Debussy and colourful 'impressionist' chords. Initially the band were linked to the hip Postcard Records stable, and the close-knit scene centered on the Rock Garden bar in Glasgow in wh...read more