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Les McCann Ltd – Pretty Lady

Pretty Lady is an album by pianist Les McCann recorded in 1961 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

Eddie Harris & Les McCann – Second Movement

Les McCann & Eddie Harris – Compared To What

Compared to What” is a composition, with lyrics, by Gene McDaniels. It was recorded by Roberta Flack in 1969, but became better known following a performance by Les McCann (piano and vocals) and Eddie Harris (tenor saxophone) at the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival, which appeared as the opening track on their album Swiss Movement. The album was certified Gold in sales in the United States. The song has been covered by more than 270 artists, including Ray Charles.

Les McCann – Invitation to Openness 

Invitation to Opennessis an album by pianist Les McCann recorded in 1971 and released on the Atlantic label.

Reception.

Allmusic gives the album 4 stars stating "Every nuance of McCann's stream of consciousness comes through loud and clear" calling it "an auditory delight for fusion fans."

Personnel: Les McCann – piano, electric piano, Moog synthesizer, arranger, conductor Yusef Lateef – tenor saxophone, oboe, flute, pneumatic flute, plum blossom, temple bells David Spinozza – guitar, electric guitar Cornell Dupree – electric guitar Corky Hale – harp Jodie Christian – electric piano Bill Salter – electric bass Jimmy Rowser – bass Donald Dean, Alphonse Mouzon, Bernard Purdie – drums, percussion William “Buck” Clarke – African drums, percussion Ralph McDonald – percussion

Les McCann – Message To Michael

"Message to Michael" is an instrumental soul-jazz track by American jazz pianist and vocalist Les McCann, released in 1966. It is a cover of the song originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, which was famously a hit for Dionne Warwick earlier that same year. Key Details • Album: The track is the ninth song on the album Les McCann Plays the Hits, released under the Limelight Records label. • Producer: The song was produced by Jerry Ross. • Duration: Approximately 2 minutes and 52 seconds. • Style: It features McCann's signature "soul-jazz" piano style, blending gospel and blues influences with popular contemporary melodies.

Remembering Les McCann (September 23, 1935 – December 29, 2023) on his 90th birthday.

Les McCann Ltd. – Plays The Truth