Les McCann Sings

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Les McCann Sings · Les McCann is best known as a pianist, but on this 1961 album for the Pacific Jazz label he is also the centre of attention as a singer. He plays piano and sings twelve songs, from Sweet Georgia Brown and Bye Bye Blackbird to On the Street Where You Live. The bassist Herbie Lewis and the drummer Ron Jefferson form the rhythm section. On some of the tracks a large ensemble joins in, with trumpets, trombones, saxophones and sometimes strings, arranged and conducted by Gerald Wilson. On Next Spring we hear, among others, the saxophonist Ben Webster and the organist Richard Groove Holmes.

The AllMusic reviewer called the record a super-good set of soul jazz and blues at their best.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Wonder Why3:02Apple Music ↗
2. 2It's Way Past Suppertime3:09Apple Music ↗
3. 3Deed I Do2:49Apple Music ↗
4. 4Since I feel For You3:39Apple Music ↗
5. 5But Not For Me3:02Apple Music ↗
6. 6I Cried For You2:26Apple Music ↗
7. 7Sweet Georgia Brown2:27Apple Music ↗
8. 8Please Send Me Someone To Love2:37Apple Music ↗
9. 9Next Spring3:23Apple Music ↗
10. 10Love Letters3:18Apple Music ↗
11. 11On the Street Where You Live3:10Apple Music ↗
12. 12Bye Bye Black Bird2:07Apple Music ↗

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