Chris Gall - Impressionists Improvised (2025) [Hi-Res]

Chris Gall's album Impressionists Improvised, released on March 28, 2025, by GLM Music, reimagines classical Impressionist compositions through the lens of jazz improvisation. Gall, a renowned German pianist known for his work with Quadro Nuevo and collaborations with the Salzburg Philharmonic, blends pieces by Debussy, Ravel, and Satie with his own compositions, offering a fresh, contemporary take on these classics.

The album features innovative interpretations, such as Satie’s “Gymnopédie No. 1” performed on a prepared upright piano with minimalist influences, and Ravel’s “Pavane pour une infante défunte” reimagined as a Britpop anthem. Gall's original works, like “The Impressionist No. 1” and “Satiesfaction,” draw inspiration from the Impressionist ethos, merging classical elements with modern jazz and rock sensibilities. Rather than seeking to improve the originals, Gall aims to recontextualize them, capturing the fleeting beauty of Impressionism in a modern framework.

This album invites listeners into a soundscape where the timeless beauty of Impressionism meets the boundless possibilities of jazz, offering a nostalgic yet modern listening experience.

Tracklist:
1-1 Chris Gall - Gymnopedie No. 1, Lent et douloureux [3:24]
1-2 Chris Gall - Reverie, L. 68 [6:20]
1-3 Chris Gall - Pavane pour une infante defunte, M. 19 [5:21]
1-4 Chris Gall - Suite bergamasque, L. 75: III. Clair de lune [4:20]
1-5 Chris Gall - Satiesfaction [3:35]
1-6 Chris Gall - The Impressionist No. 1 [3:38]
1-7 Chris Gall - The Impressionist No. 2 [2:24]
1-8 Chris Gall - Gnossienne No. 2, Avec etonnement [2:55]
1-9 Chris Gall - Le tombeau de Couperin, Toccata [6:38]
1-10 Chris Gall - Gnossienne No. 3, Lent [4:03]
1-11 Chris Gall - The Impressionist No. 3 [4:21]
1-12 Chris Gall - Preludes, Book 1, L. 117: IV. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir [6:42]
1-13 Chris Gall - The Impressionist No. 4 [3:00]
1-14 Chris Gall - Clair de lune (Upright Piano Version) [4:00]