Nov 20, 2023 · A lifelong Philadelphian, tenor saxophonist Larry McKenna was the definition of a local legend. He died on Nov. 19 at 86.
Larry also is one of the most sought-out saxophone and jazz theory teachers in Philadelphia. He has taught countless students at University of the Arts, Temple ...
One of the world's finest jazz saxophone players, Larry McKenna is known for his gorgeous tenor saxophone sound, the beauty of his balladry, and his fluid, bebop-inspired improvisations.
Nov 22, 2023 · McKenna's storied career in performance, arranging and music education transcended six decades. A longtime friend of the Boyer College, McKenna ...
Larry McKenna
Saxophonist
Born: 1937
Died: November 19, 2023 (age 86 years), Wyndmoor, PA
Albums: World on a String, The More I See You, It Might as Well Be Spring, and more
Songs
I'm Gonna Drink Until She's Beautiful
Beach Songs · 2011
Another Crazy Parrothead
Beach Songs · 2011
The Cocktail Flag Is Up
Beach Songs · 2011
It's A Beach Day
Beach Songs · 2011
I Can Still Get Down
Beach Songs · 2011
The Nearness of You
Making Time · 2020
It Never Rains in A Bar
Beach Songs · 2011
The King of Karaoke
Beach Songs · 2011
Take Me to the Islands
Beach Songs · 2011
Don't Redux The Reflux
The More I See You · 2018
I'm Going Home with the Girl I Brought to the Dance
Beach Songs · 2011
Sunday In New York
The More I See You · 2018
There's No You
Along the Way · 2017
The More I See You
The More I See You · 2018
You've Changed
The More I See You · 2018
Until the Real Thing Comes Along
Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna · 2001
Ortlieb's
Philly Gumbo, Vol.2 · 2009
The Girl Next Door
Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna · 2001
Fats Flats
Along the Way · 2017
Ray's Idea
Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna · 2001
You're All I Need This Christmas
You're All I Need This Christmas · 2011
So Many Stars
It Might as Well Be Spring · 2000
It's Summertime
Beach Songs · 2011
This Time the Dream's on Me
Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna · 2001
All My Tomorrows
Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna · 2001
Will You Still Be Mine?
Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna · 2001
Yardbird Suite
Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna · 2001
Sophisticated Lady
Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna · 2001
But Beautiful
World on a String · 2023
Tenderly
Making Time · 2020
Stompin' at the Savoy
World on a String · 2023
You Must Believe in Spring
It Might as Well Be Spring · 2000
One of the world's finest jazz saxophone players, Larry McKenna is known for his gorgeous tenor saxophone sound, the beauty of his balladry, and his fluid, ...
Sep 29, 2020 · Hailed as one of the world's finest jazz saxophone players, Larry McKenna is firmly rooted in his Philadelphia birthplace where he has spent ...
Mar 16, 2023 · The collective personnel is Larry, tenor saxophone and arrangements; Silas Irvine, piano; Joe Plowman, string bass; Dan Monaghan, drums; Jack ...
Apr 3, 2023 · Larry McKenna's gorgeous new album, World on a String, has been a long time coming. Rooted in the 85-year-old saxophonist's love of “with ...
Larry McKenna is a perfect example of a jazz musician who isn't well known nationally but is considered a master of his instrument in his home town.