Love Mckenna (even tho I'm a Bill Evans-type pianist). I wish as many people knew of Johnny Guarnieri--he was another monster; he died in 1981, I believe.
Hi DM fans, I invite you to view a wonderful master class on the music of Dave McKenna. Free, entertaining and VERY educational:) To view, type in "Dave Frank" McKenna on Youtube. You vill enjoy it!
Two fisted jazz pianists have two brains....but the immortal DaveMcKenna must have had at least three ! Rest in peace Dave. Thanks for your years of such wonderful swinging entertainment.
One of the most amazing jazz piano players of all time
I've never in my entire life, heard a jazz p player even close to having the left hand that Dave had ( the ability, strength, stamina in his left hand alone as well as independence from his right hand) Simply amazing!!
I watch him here & he plays so effortlessly... so much to the point that he's on auto-pilot mode.
@MrWizzardozz I agree that Dave McKenna is one of the greatest ever. But it goes way beyond technique and independence. It's about groove and musicality for me. If you want to hear a pianist with not only as fast but a much faster LH then listen to Art Tatum's Pablo Masterpieces.
Yes, of course Art Tatum by all means was one of the greatest true piano players ever.. but I wasn't referring to a "fast" left hand. Was referring to complete hand independance & he had that down to a science, probably better than any jazz piano player I've ever heard.
Dave McKenna was a working piano player. A lot of what he did grew out of doing what was needed to cope with the harsh realities of the gig. The fact that it turned out so good is even more remarkable. He was "discovered" too late in his life. He always played like he meant it. Thank you, Dave. You gave us a "Beautiful Friendship."
Love Mckenna (even tho I'm a Bill Evans-type pianist). I wish as many people knew of Johnny Guarnieri--he was another monster; he died in 1981, I believe.
rmac1042 5 months ago
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Hi DM fans, I invite you to view a wonderful master class on the music of Dave McKenna. Free, entertaining and VERY educational:) To view, type in "Dave Frank" McKenna on Youtube. You vill enjoy it!
Dfrankjazz 1 year ago
Two fisted jazz pianists have two brains....but the immortal DaveMcKenna must have had at least three ! Rest in peace Dave. Thanks for your years of such wonderful swinging entertainment.
ErictheJazzer 1 year ago
Well whatever the case, it's nice to know that there are other people out there who love these giants as much as I do :) cheers to you
piano1174 1 year ago
One of the most amazing jazz piano players of all time
I've never in my entire life, heard a jazz p player even close to having the left hand that Dave had ( the ability, strength, stamina in his left hand alone as well as independence from his right hand) Simply amazing!!
I watch him here & he plays so effortlessly... so much to the point that he's on auto-pilot mode.
"There Will Never Be Another You" DAVE
MrWizzardozz 2 years ago
@MrWizzardozz I agree that Dave McKenna is one of the greatest ever. But it goes way beyond technique and independence. It's about groove and musicality for me. If you want to hear a pianist with not only as fast but a much faster LH then listen to Art Tatum's Pablo Masterpieces.
piano1174 1 year ago
@piano1174
Yes, of course Art Tatum by all means was one of the greatest true piano players ever.. but I wasn't referring to a "fast" left hand. Was referring to complete hand independance & he had that down to a science, probably better than any jazz piano player I've ever heard.
MrBebopxx 1 year ago
@piano1174 it's not all about speed.... sometimes a ballad says far more than a fast player ever could
slapmyfunkybass 1 year ago
Dave McKenna was a working piano player. A lot of what he did grew out of doing what was needed to cope with the harsh realities of the gig. The fact that it turned out so good is even more remarkable. He was "discovered" too late in his life. He always played like he meant it. Thank you, Dave. You gave us a "Beautiful Friendship."
BeBopElmo 2 years ago
Thanks
PabloVestory 3 years ago
I saw Dave a number of years ago in Glasgow. What an incredible talent and such a nice person. Very sad to hear that he has gone
23181850 3 years ago
The one and only - irreplaceable - what a massive talent. Thanks for this gem. So sad.
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Trevorsaurus 3 years ago
Miss you Dave! One of a kind.
SonnyDaye1 3 years ago
Fantastic. Thanks for this. The left hand still amazes me, rumbling away as it does! Huge ammount of strength and momentum to his playing.
duncanjazz 3 years ago