A Selection Of Songs

the first cd from cult scots new jazz ensemble the french impressionists, who recorded for the label les disques du crepuscule label between 1981 and 1983. formed by pianist and songwriter malcolm fisher in glasgow, at first the band were allied to the postcard records stable, recording a first demo in june 1981 with the help of vocalist paul quinn and roddy frame and campbell owens of aztec camera. fisher then formed a proper band with singer louise ness in 1982, recording further demos as well as the melodic singles 'a selection of songs' and 'santa baby'. this digitally remastered selection of songs on cd includes all tracks recorded by the band for singles and compilation albums, all the bands demos, and several in-concert tracks recorded live in glasgow. the booklet includes a detailed band biography. cd only on ltm