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Les McCann
THE MAN
A&M SP-4718
Released 1978
Peaked at #31 on the Jazz Albums chart (1978)
Format: Vinyl/8-Track/Cassette
Produced, Conducted and Orchestrated by Paul Riser
Executive Producer: Herb Alpert
Songs:
Musicians:
Les McCann - Keyboards and Vocals, Fender Rhodes Piano, ARP Synthesizer, Roland MP700 Electric Piano, Acoustic Piano and Clavinet
Richard Tee - Acoustic Piano (4, 5)
Nicholas Kirgo - Lead Electric and Acoustic Guitars (1, 2, 7)
Steaurt Liebig - Rhythm Electric Guitar and Rhythm Acoustic Guitar (7)
Tim May - Electric Guitar (1, 2, 4)
James Rowser - Bass
Eddie Watkins - Bass
Kevin Johnson - Drums
Elmira Collins - Percussion
Gary Coleman - Percussion
Trumpets: Steve Madaio, Walter Johnson, Oliver Mitchell
Trombones: George Bohanon, Lew McCreary
French Horns: Vincent DeRosa, David Duke, Arthur Maebe
Woodwinds: Ernie Watts, Bill Green, Sheridan Stokes, John Heitman
String Section: Harry Bluestone (leader) and His Fabulous L.A. Strings
Recorded at A&M Recording Studios, Hollywood and Kendun Recorders, Burbank
Engineered by Barney Perkins
Assisted by Ellis Sorkin and Joe Laux
Mixed by Barney Perkins, Les McCann and Paul Riser at Kendun Recorders
Mastered by Bernie Grundman at A&M Recording Studios, Hollywood, California
Management: Bernard & Steckler Co.
Art Direction: Roland Young
Design: Roland Young/Grafis
Photography: Mark Hanauer
Liner Notes: Les McCann
It always surprises me when an artist the magnitude of Les McCann finds it hard to break through to a larger audience. Is it the fault of the record company? Or is it that one special tune or record yet to be recorded? I don't know the answer, but I do feel that Les has always had those magical ingredients that spell Greatness.
The man is Musical
The man is Original
The man is Whimsical
I'm a fan of....The Man....Les McCann....
- Herb Alpert
Capt. Bacardi
THE MAN
A&M SP-4718
Released 1978
Peaked at #31 on the Jazz Albums chart (1978)
Format: Vinyl/8-Track/Cassette
Produced, Conducted and Orchestrated by Paul Riser
Executive Producer: Herb Alpert
Songs:
- 1. Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel) - 6:31
2. Flow With The Feeling (Steve Haberman) - 4:43
3. The Blue Dot (Les McCann) - 6:29
4. How Can You (Live Without Love) (Zane Grey/Len Ron Hanks) - 4:16
5. You Think You're Something Mr. Man (Rev. B/Les McCann) - 4:37
6. I'm Always Waiting, Waiting For You (Rev. B/Les McCann) - 4:34
7. Para Ti, Para Mi (Les McCann) - 9:14
Arranged by Paul Riser and Les McCann
Musicians:
Les McCann - Keyboards and Vocals, Fender Rhodes Piano, ARP Synthesizer, Roland MP700 Electric Piano, Acoustic Piano and Clavinet
Richard Tee - Acoustic Piano (4, 5)
Nicholas Kirgo - Lead Electric and Acoustic Guitars (1, 2, 7)
Steaurt Liebig - Rhythm Electric Guitar and Rhythm Acoustic Guitar (7)
Tim May - Electric Guitar (1, 2, 4)
James Rowser - Bass
Eddie Watkins - Bass
Kevin Johnson - Drums
Elmira Collins - Percussion
Gary Coleman - Percussion
Trumpets: Steve Madaio, Walter Johnson, Oliver Mitchell
Trombones: George Bohanon, Lew McCreary
French Horns: Vincent DeRosa, David Duke, Arthur Maebe
Woodwinds: Ernie Watts, Bill Green, Sheridan Stokes, John Heitman
String Section: Harry Bluestone (leader) and His Fabulous L.A. Strings
Recorded at A&M Recording Studios, Hollywood and Kendun Recorders, Burbank
Engineered by Barney Perkins
Assisted by Ellis Sorkin and Joe Laux
Mixed by Barney Perkins, Les McCann and Paul Riser at Kendun Recorders
Mastered by Bernie Grundman at A&M Recording Studios, Hollywood, California
Management: Bernard & Steckler Co.
Art Direction: Roland Young
Design: Roland Young/Grafis
Photography: Mark Hanauer
Liner Notes: Les McCann
It always surprises me when an artist the magnitude of Les McCann finds it hard to break through to a larger audience. Is it the fault of the record company? Or is it that one special tune or record yet to be recorded? I don't know the answer, but I do feel that Les has always had those magical ingredients that spell Greatness.
The man is Musical
The man is Original
The man is Whimsical
I'm a fan of....The Man....Les McCann....
- Herb Alpert
Capt. Bacardi
