 Jazz pianist Dave McKenna at the Village Jazz Lounge in Walt Disney World Image by Laura Kolb Satellite Beach, Fl.- Taos,N.M., USA, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Dave McKennaDave McKenna Dave McKenna American jazz pianist For the Australian street bike stunt performer, see Dave McKenna (stunt rider). Dave McKenna (May 30, 1930 – October 18, 2008)[1] was an American jazz pianist known primarily as a solo pianist and for his "three-handed" swing style. He was a significant figure in the evolution of jazz piano. This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2012) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Dave McKenna Jazz pianist Dave McKenna at the Village Jazz Lounge in Walt Disney World Background information Born (1930-05-30)May 30, 1930 Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S. Died October 18, 2008(2008-10-18) (aged 78) State College, Pennsylvania Genres Jazz, swing Occupation Musician Instrument Piano Years active 1940s–1990s Labels Epic, Bethlehem, Inner City,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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