Les McCann

A real cooker – and a stone soulful set that works some real magic at so many levels! First off, the record brings together two of the hottest talents on the west coast scene of the 60s – pianist Les McCann, and the firey young Jazz Crusaders – who are really burning here with a tightness and sense of energy that's amazing.

But more than that, the record also features Les hitting some keys alongside his usual piano – both electric piano and Hammond, which come off here with a great sound – especially alongside Joe Sample's additional work on acoustic piano and organ. Horn solos are great – with tight work from Wilton Felder on tenor and Wayne Henderson on trombone.

PERSONNEL:

• Les McCann - (piano, electric piano, organ)
• Wilton Felder - (tenor saxophone)
• Wayne Henderson - (trombone)
• Joe Sample - (piano, organ)
• Robert Haynes - (bass)
• Stix Hooper - (drums)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Spanish Castles
• A2. Blues for Yna Yna
• A3. Damascus
• A4. 3/4 for God & Co.
• A5. Bluesette

• SIDE B
• B1 Big City
• B2 This Here
• B3 Jitterbug Waltz
• B4 All Blue
• B5 Jazz Waltz