Les McCann

Jazz pianist Les McCann came to fame in 1956 when he won a Navy talent contest as a singer. This original album from the vaults of Atlantic features a singing and piano-playing McCann. The stellar line-up of talent includes Billy Cobham, Ron Carter, and Joel Dorn as producer, as well as famed singer Roberta Flack, who also contributed the liner notes. Memorable tracks include "Unless It's You," "How Many Broken Wings," and "Yours Is My Heart Alone." - Oldies.com

PERSONNEL:

LES McCANN, vocals, piano
ROBERTA FLACK, vocals, piano
SELDON POWELL, soprano sax. alto flute
RICHARD LAUNDRY, baritone sax
JUNIOR MANCE, piano
ROLAND HANNA, harpsichord
STANLEY COWELL, organ
BILLY BUTLER, RON CARTER, bass
BILLY COBHAM, drums

New York, August 19, 1969

TRACKS:

01. How Many Broken Wings
02. Can't We Be Strangers Again
03. Unless It's You
04. What I Call Soul
05. Comment
06. Baby, Baby
07. Yours Is My Heart Alone