Dave McKenna (1930–2008) was a master of the solo jazz piano. He was famous for a unique technique that sounded like three people were playing at once:
: He used his left hand to play a walking bass line while simultaneously playing chords in the middle register with his thumb and index finger, leaving his right hand free for virtuosic soloing. davemckenna.solopiano.zip
: Another essential solo performance released on Concord Jazz . Where to Listen Officially Dave McKenna (1930–2008) was a master of the
: This album on Chiaroscuro Records helped him gain national recognition for his brilliant swing style. davemckenna.solopiano.zip