DAVE CATNEY
Genres: Post Bop, Hard Bop • United States

CATNEY, DAVE (1961–1994). Dave Catney, pianist and jazz musician, was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, on January 7, 1961. He was the son of Paul and Delores Catney. While several of his compositions made it into television and film, Dave Catney is best remembered for his promotion of the Houston jazz scene and arranging entertainment for various nightclubs. Catney moved to Houston with his family at the age of five. He became interested in piano the following year after his family gave him a homemade xylophone. In addition to learning to play the piano, Catney played a variety of other instruments at an early age, including the clarinet, tuba, and electric bass. When he was only six years old, he taught himself how to read music. Catney’s early interest in jazz began during his high school career at Westbury High School, where he was encouraged by his music teacher Chuck Nolan. read more...