Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Two cover

Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Two

Dave McKenna · 1990

65 min · 11 tracks · jazz

Intimate piano virtuosity intertwines with jazz standards, creating an inviting atmosphere filled with improvisational flair.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dream Dancing — This track encapsulates McKenna's lyrical approach to improvisation, seamlessly blending melody with intricate harmonic exploration throughout its duration.
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    Knowledge Medley: Teach Me Tonight / School Days / An Apple for the Teacher / I Didn't Know About You — In this medley, McKenna demonstrates his ability to connect multiple pieces into a cohesive narrative, showcasing both technical skill and emotional depth.
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    "C" Jam Blues — "C" Jam Blues highlights McKenna's playful interaction with the traditional blues form, allowing him to display his signature rhythmic creativity and improvisational prowess.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Spoken Introduction 0:25
  • 2 Dream Dancing 7:53
  • 3 Detour Ahead 4:18
  • 4 Exactly Like You 5:50
  • 5 I'm Glad There Is You / I'm Glad I Waited for You 6:46
  • 6 Knowledge Medley: Teach Me Tonight / School Days / An Apple for the Teacher / I Didn't Know About You 8:48
  • 7 Knowledge Medley, Part 2: I Didn't Know What Time It Was / I Wish I Knew / I Don't Know Enough About You 8:59
  • 8 Knowledge Medley, Part 2: I Don't Know Why (I Just Do) / You'll Never Know 5:03
  • 9 Knowledge Medley, Part 2: I Never Knew 5:10
  • 10 "C" Jam Blues 6:58
  • 11 Limehouse Blues 5:30

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