Dave McKenna-At work!

This is a jazz video with a difference and shows the unglamourous side of being a full tme jazz musician. That fine pianist, Dave McKenna, plying his trade seemingly oblivious to the din around him and cramped conditions alongsde a kitchen corridor! Even so, he doesn't appear to be suffering too much for his art. Does anyone know the name of the first song?

[@glenwarner162]

I got to see Dave play back in 1979, at the original Jazz Alley in Seattle. At the time, I was a student at Cornish School of Allied Arts, and a big fan!
Unfortunately, I was also only 19, so I had to beg the bouncer to let me in for a few minutes so I could hear him play. I stood just behind him and watched his hands . . . amazing!

[@dfraser7933]

That calls for a Michelob...what a great - phenomenal - player Dave was, and a consummate professional. Even in such a setting as this, he maintains his artistry! Bravo Dave! Thank you for posting.

[@BuckshotLaFunke1]

Yes, this is the atmosphere of cocktail pianism allright. McKenna - the man with the golden arm.

[@MichaelBB]

He seems to tailoring his expressive level to the level that will fit best with the room's basic indifference, without making the music boring or listless. A major feat. I tend to play my lil' heart out, no matter what, and that has gotten me fired from some background gigs, where the mngt. thought I was making too much music to blend in. MBB

[@edlieren]

at least it's not just me who gets completely ingnored on solo piano gigs!

[@JohnPutney]

A Portrait of Jenny

[@MonteMontgomery1]

Where was this recorded?

[@tonywolton]

I've read that for the most part, Dave McKenna played not too far from his home base of Cape Cod, and am I right in thinking that he never played any gigs outside of the USA except for a trip to Australia? I need my time machine again, I want to go back a few years and go to a Dave McKenna gig, and unlike most of these gabbling cretins, listen.