Classical Aficionados: Please Suggest Debussy Solo Piano recordings

@newbee

Thanks - I figured that out. Just ordered it from US seller on Ebay. 

@edcyn

Will check out the Entremont. Thank you.

@antigrunge2

Thanks.

@newbee, ​​@edcyn :

Many thanks!  

@newbee 

Just ordered the Bavouzet box set. 

I found the Ogawa a bit "soft" in some pieces. 

The Uchida is "firmer" than Bavouzet but as a long-time fan of Jazz players such as JoAnne Brackeen and McCoy Tyner, I'm OK with that. 

Funny -- I also enjoy Bill Evans, so you'd think I'd like Ogawa. 

If I may ask, which other composers of solo piano works would you suggest I explore, based upon my enjoyment of Debussy? 

@antigrunge2 , @edcyn 

Thanks to you both  -- I will explore !

@newbee 

Thanks for your suggestions!  I'm just starting my Classical journey. Having grown tired of Rock in the late 70's, I began a long exploration of Jazz that is still ongoing. However, at this point, I think I've pretty well found what I like in terms of Jazz. I need to plumb a different well. 

Listening to Debussy solo piano is somehow "familiar". Perhaps this can be explained by his influence upon some my favorite Jazz piano players (Hancock, Corea, Evans, for example).  I don't know that I'll ever enjoy a wide range of Classical Music but at this point, I'm excited to discover whatever might appeal to me within the genre. 

@gg107 

Unfortunately, "cocktail pianist" is for me, off-putting rather than enticing.  

Perhaps, once I've digested the Bavouzet, I will explore other Debussy interpreters. For now, I'm more interested in finding other composers who might appeal to me as a Jazz lover. 

@mahler123 

OK-- second vote for Michelangelo. I will keep him in mind. Don't recall having heard Ciccolini's name, before. Will investigate them both. Thanks!  

@gg107 

I apologize for the curt tone of my response -- it was unwarranted. I do appreciate your having taken the time to make a suggestion. 

@newbee

Great idea! This has occurred to me but I haven’t had a clue re: how to go about it. Also, forays on Spotify have made me aware that listening to groups of any short form in one sitting can test my patience, especially if the differences between each track are subtle. As a Jazz fan, I’m simply accustomed to more variation/contrast in mood, tempo, etc. from track to track.

When you say: "My only complaint about a lot of jazz from the 50’s thru 70’s is ’drums", do you mean you simply don’t enjoy the sound of a trap set?

My brother dislikes the sound of sax, which is, needless to say, quite an impediment when it comes to Jazz listening.

Similarly, I’ve never warmed to the sounds of the Classically-trained voice or full orchestra. I prefer smaller groups in Jazz as well -- you'll find no Big Bands in my collection. Even if this were not the case, I suspect my monitor-based system is not up to the task of presenting an orchestra in a convincing manner. 

In terms of Jazz vocalists I like, Sarah Vaughan is the one who most closely approaches the sound of a Classically-trained singer. Hopefully, despite these limitations, I’ll still be able to discover plenty of Classical music to enjoy.

Thanks again for your generous responses.

@gg107 

Thanks for the additional suggestions. Ravel and Satie have also been suggested by others. They're at the top of my list for exploring on Spotify.

I had imagined Beethoven might have a single bluesy bone in his body!  

@newbee

"Last post, I swear! :-)"

OK. Your comments and suggestions have been very helpful. I'll check out the Goldberg variations, as you suggest.

So, no Elvin Jones or Tony Williams recordings for you!  I get it -- a "little goes a long way" as the  saying goes. For me, it depends upon the drummer and the context/piece. From my perspective, any Jazz soloist can outstay their welcome, should they lose focus or become repetitive.