Favorite solo piano players...cds

Rudolf Serkin played Beethoven's piano sonata 30-32. Live recording released by Deutsche Grammophon.

He just provided totally different perspective.

As always, I've got to mention Bill Evans. I never heard a release of his that I did not absolutely love. Got to agree with Jay@viaccess.net, for suggesting Jerrett, Bley and Haden.

Shostacovich: Preludes and Fugues, 2CD set on Melodiya, played by A.Nikolajeva.
You can have the same by Keith Jarret on WEA I think, much less impassioned and less thoughtful rendering, more "romantic".

Jessica Williams has quite a few CDs out (www.jessicawilliams.com - get them direct from the artist) and always amazes me in concert and on disk.

Michel Petruccianni "au Theatre Champs-Elysses" has a 40 minute improvisation of his favorite songs that causes me to marvel at his inventiveness and technique.

I want to thank everyone. I love the piano and now have lots
of new names and music to explore...