Les McCann LTD "The Shout" 1960

Hi Everyone, I like jazz but I am not a purist, anyway in music, it is the heart which speaks the first. This being said, you have a great album here full of swing and groove, difficult to listen by remaining sat. Enjoy that vinyl rip!!! - Magic Kaic's Music

"His perfect marriage of church and swing captured the spirit of the times in the same way that Ray Charles' mixture of gospel and blues heralded the arrival of soul."(Joel Dorn)
In the early '60s, the newest, strongest, most pervasive influence in jazz was the Gospel music of southern Negro church congregations, and few personified this more succinctly than pianist Les McCann. This in-person recording at The Bit- a coffee house on Hollywood's Sunset Strip-is a great example of his returnto- the-roots style, with McCann and his trio speaking directly from the musical heritage of his people-immediate, emotional, and very communicative. With the leader's off-hand announcements and remarks, this album seems almost an inside performance for friends. With the splendid support of Leroy Vinnegar and Ron Jefferson, the trio brings out the deep feelings of the American Negro music. "We're just trying to play good, happy music," said McCann. "We try for a group pulsation. Most music you hear is so tense, it makes you feel twisted up inside. Now, so far we've never tried to impress anybody; we don't want to impress anybody-just to get a happy feeling on the stand." As these recordings show, they do that and much more besides. (www.jpc.de)

trax:
01 But Not For Me 02 A Foggy Day 03 The Shout 04 Set Call 05  C Jam Blues 06 Jubilation 07 Night In Tunisia 08 Set Call
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