Photo courtesy of Harald Bruckner, Vienna, Reigen, in 2001
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Welcome to my home page
I want to thank the late Cornell Dupree for the wonderful years I was in his band, and wish him a great journey home to God. This page contains my professional biography, a discography of my albums, info. about my latest recordings, and some of my new paintings and soon, posters & photographs. My page is always changing -- so thank you for visiting me, and please check back often for MORE OF LES!
From: Swiss Movement (1969, Atlantic with Eddie Harris) also available on Relationships: The Les McCann Anthology (1993, Rhino/Atlantic)
A new side of me: "Band Whisperer." I'm available to be hired by bands and/or vocalists who want to be evaluated from an outside voice of experience.
Evaluations in person are always better. Price to be determined by me based on time and location of the project. Send your request to the same address mentioned above. Include your phone number. I do not do email. I don't have a computer. I did, but it got in the way of life.
"Where and When"
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I'm still working, mostly with Javon Jackson. So check his site for current gigs. I'll be posting the dates of personal performances in and around Los Angeles, so stay tuned here for those. To see and hear a video of Eddie Harris and me go to Youtube. Seems my German friends did a good job back when Eddie was alive and we played together there. "Past Performances"
— Swiss Movement Revisited —
Japan TourJapan -- not sure of cities at this timeSix concerts September 22nd through the 29th, 2009
Jazz in the ValleyAugust 16th, 2009Kerhoukson, NY
The EggAugust 15th, 2009Albany, NY
Long Beach Jazz FestivalLong Beach, CA -- August 8th, 2009
Newark MuseumNeward, NJ -- June 17th, 2009
Dupont Clifford Brown Jazz FesivalWilmington, DE -- June 20th, 2009at the following venues: Jimmy Mak'sPortland OregonApril 30, 2008
Jazz AlleySeattle, WashingtonMay 1-4, 2008
Yoshi'sOakland, CAMay 7-9, 2008 Estes Park Jazz FestvalEstes Park, ColoradoMay 18, 2008 Dakota Bar and GrillMinneapolis, MNMay 29, 2008 Randolph's LoungeFriday, August 8th, 2008 7737 Meany Avenue, Suite A-7Bakersfield, CA (661) 615-1490 San Jose Jazz FestivalSan Jose, CAAugust 20, 2008 Park City Jazz FestivalPark City UtahAugust 24, 2008 Capitol TheatreWillimantic, CTSept. 20, 2008 Beantown Jazz FestivalBoston MASept. 27, 2008 Charles Drew University of Med. & ScienceLos Angeles, CAOct. 5, 2008 Solid Dove UndergroundDenver, ColoradoOct. 15, 2008 The OutpostAlburquerque NMOct. 16, 2008 Jazz CellarVancouver CanadaOct. 17-18, 2008 KuumbaSanta Cruz, CAOct. 20, 2008 Jazz at the BistroSt. Louis, MO10/22 - 25, 2008 Kennedy CenterWashington, DCNov. 8, 2008 The Music HallDetroit MIDec. 12-13, 2008
May 29-June 4 2009 JAPAN — six concertsPromoter: Mon Production Co., Ltd.— — — — — — — — March 27, 2009No. Carolina A&T State UniversityLes will perform with local musicians and the Cabaret Theater Ensemble consisting of about 20 vocalists.
LES INDUCTED INTO KENTUCKY MUSIC HALL OF FAMEFebruary 21st, 2008Lexington Center Bluegrass Ballroom Lexington, Kentucky
Les performs with Adam DornConcertLe Jazz Cool — Le Jazz Hot: A Celebration of Modern Jazz in Los Angeles and France Date: Thursday, November 15, 2007 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium Los Angeles, CA Admission: Tickets $15. Call (310) 440-7300 for tickets. http://www.getty.edu/visit/calendar/days/11142007.html Côte à Côte concludes with a jazz concert featuring musicians from the West Coast and France playing new arrangements of well-known favorites and fresh interpretations of jazz classics. Concert performers include Ernie Andrews, Bobby Bradford, Adam Dorn, Vinny Golia, Les McCann, Bud Shank, Jack Sheldon, and RenŽ Urtreger.
November 24th, 2007ORANGE COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTEROCPAC.org (Calendar of Events -- buy tickets)
Les & John Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
August 19th, 2007
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The Javon Jackson Band featuring Les McCann
Javon Jackson began working professionally in local jazz clubs at age 16, playing with former Max Roach Quintet pianist Billy Wallace. After sitting in one night Javon's style on tenor earned him an invitation to join Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. This performance has him featuring the legendary Les McCann. Best known for his platinum single "Compared to What"|
DECEMBER 6th 2003 |
7th Annual "LatinJazz Christmas Show" Los Angeles, CA |
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Santa Barbara Festival of Art & Jazz 2003
October 10, 11, 12, 2003
Iridium, New York City
Soul Survivors
October 21-26, 2003Two sets nightly, 8 & 10 p.m., Third set Fri. & Sat. at 12:15
Yoshi's at Jack London Square in Oakland
on Thursday, September 4th through Sunday, September 7th -- "SOUL SURVIVORS"
Les recently performed at the BLUE NOTE TOKYO -- "SOUL SURVIVORS"
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