Les McCann

Les McCann Les McCann American jazz pianist and vocalist (1935–2023) For the Australian rules footballer, see Les McCann (footballer). Leslie Coleman McCann (September 23, 1935 – December 29, 2023) was an American jazz pianist and vocalist.[1][full citation needed] He is known for his innovations in soul jazz and his 1969 recording of the protest song "Compared to What". His music has been widely sampled in hip hop. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Les McCann McCann in 1980 Background information Born Leslie Coleman McCann (1935-09-23)September 23, 1935 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. Died December 29, 2023(2023-12-29) (aged 88) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Jazz, soul jazz Occupation Musician Instruments Piano, vocals Years active 1959–2018 Close Early life Leslie Coleman McCann was born…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano, Male Vocalist

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