Les McCann
American jazz pianist and vocalist (1935–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Birth name | Leslie Coleman McCann |
Born | (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(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Piano, vocals |
Years active | 1959–2018 |
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