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Dave McKenna

Dave McKenna (May 30, 1930 – October 18, 2008) 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 30, 1930 (Woonsocket), Died October 18, 2008 (State College)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 85911 1/30/1954 How deep is the ocean Charlie Ventura Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 85912 1/30/1954 Pagan love song Charlie Ventura Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 85913 1/30/1954 Between the devil and the deep blue sea Charlie Ventura Quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Decca 85914 1/30/1954 Over the rainbow Charlie Ventura Quartet instrumentalist, piano  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McKenna, Dave," accessed November 3, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/330763.

McKenna, Dave. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 3, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/330763.

"McKenna, Dave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 3 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/330763

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