Name: On the Soul Side by Les Mccann
Brand: Les McCann
SKU: 884385037352
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

On the Soul Side is the last album Les McCann recorded before a stroke in 1995 permanently hindered his ability to play piano. The album was produced by Alan V. Abrahams, known primarily for his work in the gospel field. Perhaps it was Abrahams who was responsible for suggesting the medley of “Left Every Voice and Sing” and “God Bless America,” a natural fit for McCann. He makes it timeless and traditional, yet it feels like a Les original. The majority of the album is comprised of McCann’s own songs, all of which showcase his undiminished talents as a writer and arranger. The spry rhythms of “Ignominy” and the New Orleans-themed “Dippermouth” sound like the work of someone much younger than the 58-year-old McCann, but then again the pianist always had a flair for reinvention. The album’s pinnacle is the shape-shifting melodic figure that opens “Vu Jade” (a play on “déjà vu”). The burst of melodic energy quickly settles in a thoughtful, measured groove — a shift in tone that harks back to McCann’s early-'70s salad days.

1. Shabalala

by Les Mccann

Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Les Mccann; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production

2. Early Riser

by Les Mccann

Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Les Mccann; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production

3. Back Rub

by Les Mccann

Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Les Mccann; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production

4. Vu Jade (The Feeling of Never Having Been There Before)

by Les Mccann

Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Les Mccann; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production
Music Publisher: Bmi
Jana Music; Other

5. New Blues

by Les Mccann

Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Jeff Elliot
Les Mccann; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production

6. Lift Every Voice and Sing / God Bless America

by Les Mccann, Lou Rawls

Featured Artist: Lou Rawls; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Irving Berlin; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production
Music Publisher: Ascap
Irving Berlin Music Corp; Other

7. Ignominy

by Les Mccann, Eddie Harris

Featured Artist: Eddie Harris; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Eddie Harris; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production

8. The Children

by Les Mccann

Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Les Mccann; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production

9. Dippermouth

by Les Mccann

Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Herbie Mann; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production

10. Look To Your Heart

by Les Mccann

Primary Artist: Les Mccann; Main Performer
Composer: Jimmy Van Heusen
Sammy Cahn; Composer
Producer: Alan Abrahams; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 2 minutes and 57 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Hard Bop, Blues Jazz, Jazz-Funk

Label

MusicMasters

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

884385037352

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On the Soul Side

1. Shabalala

2. Early Riser

3. Back Rub

4. Vu Jade (The Feeling of Never Having Been There Before)

5. New Blues

6. Lift Every Voice and Sing / God Bless America

7. Ignominy

8. The Children

9. Dippermouth

10. Look To Your Heart

Technical Specifications

On the Soul Side

Product information

Release options

1. Shabalala

2. Early Riser

3. Back Rub

4. Vu Jade (The Feeling of Never Having Been There Before)

5. New Blues

6. Lift Every Voice and Sing / God Bless America

7. Ignominy

8. The Children

9. Dippermouth

10. Look To Your Heart

Technical Specifications