Dave McKenna (b. May 30, 1930, Woonsocket, Rhode Island) was one of the top jazz swing pianists of the last 25 years. He is known for his "three-handed swing", and he is the leading proponent of solo piano style. Dave McKenna started out as a band pianist in the 50's and 60's: Starting out at the age of 15, McKenna played with Boots Mussulli (1947), Charlie Ventura (1949) and Woody Herman's Orchestra (1950-51). He then spent two years in the military, and re-joined Ventura (1953-54).