Bear with me:

I am a big fan of rock, jazz, etc, but I have never really explored classical or similar genres. I recently saw a live performance of Rhapsody in Blue (I know not classical, but not rock or jazz either) and I was enthralled. It was one guy playing piano with no other accompaniment and it sounded fantastic.

I love the sound of piano and upright bass (double bass). Can anyone recommend a particular favorite album featuring just these two instruments playing music other than jazz? I know it a stretch but there is a great deal of knowledge on this forum. Thanks.

Jay

I don't know of anything quite like what you are looking for, but Claude Bolling (piano) did put out an album with Yo-Yo Ma of piano and cello music (probably drums, too).

Wow, I don't have a clue, at least not in the world of classical music. But then again, I'm somewhat of a novice regarding the genre.

However, if you like unaccompanied piano then give any of Chopin's Etudes, Preludes, Nocturnes, Ballades, Scherzos, Pollonaises, Waltzes, Impromptus or Mazurkas a try. They come in different combinations and on many different labels. For instance, there's a very nice SACD hybrid from the RCA Living Stereo series of Chopin's Ballades with Arthur Rubenstein available.

i enjoy all of George Winston's solo piano recordings.

i can't help on the piano, bass, recordings.

Listen to public radio!! You'll get a good daily dose of all sorts of classical music that will give further avenues to explore.

Bear with me:

I am a big fan of rock, jazz, etc, but I have never really explored classical or similar genres. I recently saw a live performance of Rhapsody in Blue (I know not classical, but not rock or jazz either) and I was enthralled. It was one guy playing piano with no other accompaniment and it sounded fantastic.

I love the sound of piano and upright bass (double bass). Can anyone recommend a particular favorite album featuring just these two instruments playing music other than jazz? I know it a stretch but there is a great deal of knowledge on this forum. Thanks.

Jay
BTW, Rhapsody In Blue is considered classical.

BTW, Rhapsody In Blue is considered classical.

But was originally written as a jazz piece.

There are two versions...

List/Kunzel/Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Tritt/Kunzel/Cincinnati Jazz & Pops Orchestra

Both on Telarc.