What Never A Dull Moment!' Teaches Us About Les McCann's Music & Legacy
Les McCann viewed life as never a dull moment, which is reflected in his career and music.
McCann's later work showcased his skills as a singer rather than just a pianist.
3 January 2024
RIP Les McCann
Review of jazz albums in 2023
Les McCann, Jazz Pianist and Singer, Dies at 88
McCann's music had a lasting influence on artists in the 1990s and 2000s, especially in the hip-hop genre.
McCann released over 50 albums and collaborated with various artists throughout his career.
Les McCann, Pianist, Singer and Soul Jazz Pioneer, Dies at 88
Les McCann, a jazz pianist and vocalist, passed away at the age of 88 in Los Angeles.
McCann's most commercially successful performance was an impromptu collaboration at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1969, which became the album Swiss Movement.