Person

Les McCann

Leslie Coleman McCann (September 23, 1935 – December 29, 2023) was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. 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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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
September 23rd, 1935
Died
December 29th, 2023
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Atlantic
Virgin
Blue Note
Fontana
Last updated: January 1st, 2024·MusicBrainz

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