Les McCann

Quick Facts

Full Name	Les McCann
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Sep 23, 1935(1935-09-23)
Age	89
Birthplace	Lexington
Country	United States
Birth City	Kentucky
Horoscope	Virgo

Les McCann Biography

Les McCann is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on September 23, 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. He was a jazz artist who recorded the hit single, “Compared to What” and the Swiss Movement top-selling song. He also tried his hand at soul and R&B.

He declined an offer from He turned down an offer early in his career from Miles Davis to join Davis’ group, opting instead to start his own. early in his career to join Davis’ group and instead chose to start his own.

His family lived in Lexington, Kentucky when he was born.

Les McCann Net Worth

Les McCann is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Les McCann 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

During his time in San Francisco, he learned the piano by himself and became interested in jazz.

His 1973 Live at Montreux and Layers were highly acclaimed and set high expectations.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Les McCann Dating?

According to our records, Les McCann is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Les McCann’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Les Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Les McCann celebrates birthday on September 23 of every year.

Who wrote the Jazz song Compared to What?

Originally written by Eugene McDaniel (1935–2011), “Compared to What” was first recorded in 1969 in this particularly tense context. Interestingly enough, the track was released -almost coincidentally- on two separate LP’s that would mark their time.

How old is Les McCann?

87 years (September 23, 1935)

Where was Les McCann born?

Lexington, KY

Who played trumpet on compared to what?

McCann (piano) and Harris (tenor saxophone) had performed earlier at the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival and agreed to play together on June 21, 1969, with Benny Bailey (trumpet), Leroy Vinnegar (bass), and Donald Dean (drums). The song was the first of the McCann–Harris set and opens with McCann and Dean playing together.

When was compared to what released?

1967