John Zorn Resource

Track Listing 

1.  Impromptu Nr. 1  3:24
2.  Impromptu Nr. 2  6:44
3.  Impromptu Nr. 3  4:10
4.  Impromptu Nr. 4  6:30
5.  Impromptu Nr. 5  2:46
6.  Impromptu Nr. 6  3:37
7.  Impromptu Nr. 7  3:00
8.  Impromptu Nr. 8  5:51
9.  Impromptu Nr. 9  3:55

Personnel 

Brian Marsella - Piano
Jorge Roeder - Bass
Ches Smith - Drums
 
Production 

All music composed and arranged by John Zorn
Produced by John Zorn
Assistant Producer - Kazunori Sugiyama 
Recorded and mixed February 7-8 2025 by Ryan Streber at Oktaven, Mount Vernon, NY
Mastered by Scott Hull 
Self Portrait drawing by John Zorn
Designed by Chippy (Heung-Heung Chin) 
Inspirations Bach. Chopin, Scriabin, Schoenberg, Webern, Berg, Satie, Bartok, Bill Evans

TZADIK Blurb  

With Suite for Piano in 2022, Zorn began exploring classical forms in the context of the jazz piano trio. The second CD in the series was a beautiful collection of Ballades, released in July 2024. This third project presents nine Impromptus—free-wheeling forms that unfold like brilliantly imaginative short stories. Brian, Jorge, and Ches outdo themselves here with telepathic interplay, endless creativity, and a courageous ability to go places that have never been discovered before. With each new recording, this trio gets both tighter and more explorative. Essential!

Series:  Archival Series 

Catalogue Number:  TZ9322

Release Date:  July 18, 2025