Pacific Jazz · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Les McCann Sings
| Recorded | Feb 28 & Aug 25, 1961 |
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| Label | Pacific Jazz |
| Released | 1961 |
| Personnel | 3 credited players |
| Discogs | master 916443 |
The record
A rare turn at the microphone for a pianist better known for his chords, gravelly and unpolished in a way that hints at the showman ahead. Lewis and Jefferson stay out of the way, holding the groove while he sings.
Session personnel
- Herbie Lewis — bass
- Ron Jefferson — drums
- Les McCann — piano, vocals
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
| 1961 | Pacific Jazz · STEREO-31 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo earliest on file |
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| 1961 | Pacific Jazz — MONO |
| 1961 | Pacific Jazz · STEREO-31 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Trova · PJ-31 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
| 1963 | Pacific Jazz · 7-102 — Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 2010 | Pacific Jazz · TOCJ-50084 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | Honey Pie Records (2) · HONEY006 — Vinyl, LP, Reissue |
Follow the players
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