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Brahms: Complete Variations for Solo Piano / Garrick Ohlsson (Hyperion) Disc 1: - Theme and variations for piano in D minor (after sextet for strings, Op. 18) - Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel, for piano, in B flat major, Op. 24 - Variations on an Original Theme in D major for piano, Op. 21/1 - Variations on a Hungarian song for piano in D major, Op. 21/2

O.K. I'm listening to it right now via YT. I know Klemperer's studio M2 with the Philharmonia, Schwarzkopf & Rössl-Majdan -- but I've never heard this live version before. You won't regret it!

Gerry Mulligan - Verve Jazz Masters 36 Solid compilation of recordings with the Concert Jazz Band.

Oh yes. I like that one too. Walter's DLvdE with Ferrier is the recording that most folks rave about, but I actually like the Hafliger/Miller version just as much. That said, Kubelik's live recording with Janet Baker and Waldemar Kmentt is my "desert-island" choice. For whatever reason, Klemperer's Mahler -- including the Wunderlich/Ludwig DLvdE that you mention -- has never really grabbed me. I like Klemps in other repertoire, but not so much in Mahler.

Enrico Pieranunzi - Untold Story (EGEA, rec. 1993) with Marc Johnson & Paul Motian

This is also my favorite M8 -- by a considerable margin. It's so much more subtle than other versions. You can hear continuity with the transparent textures that reappear in Das Lied von der Erde. I never heard the connection between these works so clearly until I heard Ozawa's recording. NP: Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4, etc. / Ormandy, Philadelphia O (Sony) IMO, the plush, luxuriant sound that Ormandy favors is a perfect match for this music.

Todd Rundgren - A Wizard, a True Star (Bearsville, 1973) Todd Rundgren's Utopia (Bearsville, 1974)

Mary Lou Williams - Nite Life (Chiaroscuro, 1971) Disc 1

Roland Hanna - 24 Preludes, Books 1 & 2 (Salvation/King) with George Mraz

Really enjoying listening to Bill Evans' music today:

Bill Evans - The Brilliant (Timeless)

The Bill Evans Trio - Since We Met (Fantasy, 1974) with Eddie Gomez & Marty Morell

The Complete Verve Johnny Hodges Small Group Sessions 1956-1961 (Mosaic) Disc 1

Mads Vinding Trio with Jean-Michel Pilc & Billy Hart - Open Minds (Storyville, 2011)

Andy Kirk & Mary Lou Williams - Mary's Idea (Decca/GRP)

James P. Johnson Richie Beirach

I'm going to pull that out next. Thanks for the reminder.

Great record!!!

More Ellington from 1958:

Duke Ellington - The Private Collection, Volume Six: Dance Dates, California 1958 (Atlantic/Saja) Tremendous live recordings from the stockpile. What do you think of this one, Balladeer?

Enrico Pieranunzi - Perugia Suite (EGEA) Full of vitality and beauty.

What about the Swingle Swingers' records with jazz musicians? I'm thinking of their collaboration with the MJQ on Place Vendôme. The Swingle Singers also collaborated with Stan Getz & Michel Legrand on Communication '72 -- even though they weren't credited. I think both of these records are interesting in a "not your ordinary jazz" sort of way -- especially the Getz record.