Les McCann

For the Australian rules footballer, see Les McCann (footballer).

Les McCann
McCann in 1980
Background information
Born
Leslie Coleman McCann

(1935-09-23)September 23, 1935
Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 2023(2023-12-29) (aged 88)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, soul jazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsPiano, vocals
Years active1959–2018

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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