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One of Les McCann's greatest albums, Much Les encapsulates much of what McCann did best in his early years, while adding a few novel embellishments -- like a string section and Latin percussionists -- that enhance his core sound. The results are winning, likable, and consistently engaging, making for an underrated classic. McCann is joined on every cut by his trio of the time, bassist Leroy Vinnegar (who contributes "Doin' That Thing") and drummer Donald Dean, who offers solid, laid-back support. However, it's actually the string section that provides the dominant flavor of McCann's accompaniment; of the six tracks, they appear on all three slow songs, plus -- in an offbeat touch -- the laid-back soul-jazz of "Doin' That Thing," giving it an almost movie soundtrack feel. Fortunately, the album isn't drenched in sentimental glop; the strings are always employed tastefully to give the music a fuller sound and to provide counterpoint to McCann's economical soloing on the ballads. McCann makes an unspectacular but warmly ingratiating crooner on "With These Hands," his lone vocal number here, which became something of a hit. Elsewhere, he transforms Cole Porter's "Love for Sale" into one of his signature funky soul-jazz grooves, and returns to his gospel roots on the soulful, exuberant "Burnin' Coal," where he works a simple but infectious beat punctuated by handclaps and shouts. So the program is nicely varied, and the richer, more expanded arrangements serve to highlight -- not obscure -- the McCann trio's command of the groove. That's what makes Much Les such an enjoyable, essential listen.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
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Stephanie Jones, Contributor - William Fischer, Conductor, Arranger - Patrick Milligan, Contributor - Joel Dorn, Producer - Kermit Moore, Cello - Ron Carter, Cello - Les Mccann, Piano, MainArtist - Michael Ochs Archives, Contributor - Theodore Israel, Violin - Willie Bobo, Drums - Leroy Vinnegar, Composer - Donald Dean, Drums - Chris Clarke, Contributor - FAYE Rosen, Contributor - Mark Pinkus, Contributor - Jeff McClure, Contributor - Victor Rykken, Contributor - Vincent Pelote, Contributor - Emanuel Green, Violin - Selwart Clarke, Contributor, Viola - Harvey Shapiro, Cello - Richard Elias, Violin - Winston Collymore, Violin - Victoria Pantoja, Percussion - Warren Lafredo, Violin - Noel DaCosta, Violin
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1968 Atlantic Recording Corporation.
Les Mccann, Piano, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Willie Bobo, Timbales Drums - Victor Pantoja, Congas Drums - Leroy Vinnegar, Double Bass - Donald Dean, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 2001 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Joel Dorn, Producer - Les Mccann, Piano, Writer, MainArtist - Victor Pantoja, Congas - Leroy Vinnegar, Bass - Donald Dean, Drums - Adrian Barber, Engineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1998 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
William Fischer, String Arranger - Joel Dorn, Producer - Kermit Moore, Cello - Ron Carter, Cello - Les Mccann, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - Theodore Israel, Violin - BENNY DAVIS, Writer - Leroy Vinnegar, Bass Guitar - Donald Dean, Drums - Emanuel Green, Violin - ABNER SILVER, Writer - Selwart Clarke, Viola - Harvey Shapiro, Cello - Richard Elias, Violin - Winston Collymore, Violin - Warren Laffredo, Violin - Noel DaCosta, Violin - Richard Bock, Producer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1969 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Les Mccann, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 2001 Atlantic Recording Corp.
Albumbeschreibung
One of Les McCann's greatest albums, Much Les encapsulates much of what McCann did best in his early years, while adding a few novel embellishments -- like a string section and Latin percussionists -- that enhance his core sound. The results are winning, likable, and consistently engaging, making for an underrated classic. McCann is joined on every cut by his trio of the time, bassist Leroy Vinnegar (who contributes "Doin' That Thing") and drummer Donald Dean, who offers solid, laid-back support. However, it's actually the string section that provides the dominant flavor of McCann's accompaniment; of the six tracks, they appear on all three slow songs, plus -- in an offbeat touch -- the laid-back soul-jazz of "Doin' That Thing," giving it an almost movie soundtrack feel. Fortunately, the album isn't drenched in sentimental glop; the strings are always employed tastefully to give the music a fuller sound and to provide counterpoint to McCann's economical soloing on the ballads. McCann makes an unspectacular but warmly ingratiating crooner on "With These Hands," his lone vocal number here, which became something of a hit. Elsewhere, he transforms Cole Porter's "Love for Sale" into one of his signature funky soul-jazz grooves, and returns to his gospel roots on the soulful, exuberant "Burnin' Coal," where he works a simple but infectious beat punctuated by handclaps and shouts. So the program is nicely varied, and the richer, more expanded arrangements serve to highlight -- not obscure -- the McCann trio's command of the groove. That's what makes Much Les such an enjoyable, essential listen.
© Steve Huey /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 5 track(s)
- Total length: 00:36:17
- Main artists: Les McCann
- Composer: Leroy Vinnegar
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Jazz
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing.
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