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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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Leslie Coleman McCann |
| Born | September 23, 1935 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 2023 (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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