I was living in Chicago in 69 I worked nights and stayed at the Lawson YMCA Every morning after work I would play basketball Most times there was no one there at 7:30 am One morning two men were sitting on the bleachers watching as I play basketball by myself After a few minutes the larger man ask if he could join me while the other remained seated We played for a couple of hours, but we never introduced ourselves. They were there again the next morning so we played again At the end of the second day the larger man told me they were musicians A few days later I was in a record shop downtown on State St leafing through the Jazz albums when I looked at the cover of one album I realized it was Les McCann and Eddie Harris I had played basketball with and didn't even know who they were I've been a fan ever since I bought the album
@johnm31525 жыл бұрын
Wow man, born in Harvey in '59 and almost lived at the Harvey "Y" in '69. Would get dropped off parents on friday and picked up on sunday. Good memories. Cant forget, WBEE, the jazzy wonder, 1570 on your a.m. dial. What a great jazz station.
@HollyFayHolverson7775 жыл бұрын
Wow! Very cool!
@BryceDAnderson19524 жыл бұрын
Eddie Harris was one bad dude....a monster...
@robertvonbargen86774 жыл бұрын
I got to play a few times out here with Marvin Gaye out here in Inglewood. The YMCA was near the Forum and we had a lot of celeb musicians and athletes play ther.
@beachdog674 жыл бұрын
GREAT story, Allan.
@jillygirl977 ай бұрын
Rip ❤ Mr Les McCann One of the Best jazz pianist ever Met him in Chicago Chicago many years ago He was 88
@VILJL7 ай бұрын
Les McCann died on December 29, 2023 at a hospital in Los Angeles, at the age of 88. He was an American jazz pianist and vocalist who helped shape the “soul jazz” style of the 1960s with his earthy piano playing and singing and whose live recording of the antiwar anthem “Compared to What” became a musical touchstone of the era. His music has been widely sampled in hip hop. McCann gained his greatest acclaim in 1969 with his performance of “Compared to What,” a politically charged protest song written by Gene McDaniels that became a rhythm-and-blues hit at the height of the Vietnam War.
@postatility13 жыл бұрын
Eddie was an incredible musician who had an hilariously dry,understated wit.They'll never be another.And God Bless Les,who was one of the first real jazz musicians I ever heard!
@zbestwun200115 жыл бұрын
Les and I were neighbors for over 12 years and played basketball together many times. The man is a legend!
@truenorthcompass15 жыл бұрын
I was a freshman in college in 1970 when I first heard this....Awesome song and vocal
@tjmpiano13 жыл бұрын
I had the opportunity to sit with Les and Company in North Hollywood... I was and still am awe'd by such talent... A gracious gentleman..
@wandahicks95093 жыл бұрын
Still a classic 2021.
@SometimeAngel15 жыл бұрын
My Dad, R.I.P., brought this LP home to me when I was in high school. I always thought it was one of THE baddest jazz songs ever!! Incredible!!
@yalestrom14497 ай бұрын
Rest in Peace - Les McCann, mastersinger and pianist!
@JazzmanBerlin16 жыл бұрын
Wow. One of Eddies greatest moments. Short time later i enjoied these two funky cats in Berlin at Quasimodo. They did us a hell of funkyjazz, a real orgy in rhythm. These two beautiful guys could laugh about themselves. I miss them...
@EddieHarrisJazz7 ай бұрын
So very true
@Groek12314 жыл бұрын
The session in Montreux was one of this genius times in Jazz Music ! Its one of my absolutely favorits Albums !
@ethelstevenslove29579 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard this song in years and the radio decided to play it last Saturday.... What a great classic this is......
@JonathanStrong8 жыл бұрын
Wow. Still have my copy of the Swiss Movement album from high school. I come back to this every few years, and love it just as much 40+ years later. The whole band is great...but Les McCann's piano work on this is incredible. The intro alone lays down such a solid groove and is probably one of the best gradual builds to powerhouse of a song. Love it!
@silverangel20108 жыл бұрын
Yes..I was there at the concert in Montreux 1969... what a party! In the afternoon of that day it was not yet sure at all if they would play together that evening...Claude Nobs (director of the festival) told me they had to discuss some musical problems first... Me myself, I had my jazzphoto exibition at the Casino of Montreux Jazz and I was responsible for that famous black 'n white jazzfestival poster with the nude girl on it..... history!
@JonathanStrong8 жыл бұрын
that would make you Eric W, yes? Great poster. Must have been wonderful to have been there - feels like I'm chatting with a celebrity!. (scroll to page 3 here: www.montreuxjazz.com/official-posters).
@donkotouc83775 жыл бұрын
I agree Les’ intro is phenomenal. I love his block chords....
@boomboomdrums11 жыл бұрын
This has got to be one of coolest songs of all time. I first heard this on the classic recording in the late 1970s. Still cooks. Great job Les and Eddie.
@lynnmiller39378 жыл бұрын
These guys!
@raskora11 жыл бұрын
This was my gateway to jazz, on the "Swiss Movement" album. Goddamnit!
@davidstanton38682 ай бұрын
Me as well!
@ennui40616 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest songs - still appropriate now!!!
@hotfirecaster16 жыл бұрын
Just two of my favorites jazz musicians, so creative, so powerfulllllllllll!!!!!!+
@davidbrown22074 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to this song since I was a baby. My parents and I love Eddie (and his lovely family, as well). A hero of heroes.
@HollyFayHolverson7776 ай бұрын
I love Les McCann and Eddie Harris
@chichilala9915 жыл бұрын
I won a photo contest taken with a photo of Les in a caftan playing basketball...I love the daylights out of Les. What an all around wonderful man!
@deborahapple830611 жыл бұрын
met Les in Kansas City in 1971....when we met again in New York , 1992, at the Blue Note lounge...he remembered me!! Had a great time....great guy...as is Eddie...
@martykate68369 жыл бұрын
still doing it right after all these years!!!!!
@soulgriot15 жыл бұрын
Like truenorthcompass, I was also in my first year of college when the "Swiss Movement" album came out. We used to listen to it every day! Eddie Harris is gone now, but he left a lot of great music for us to listen to. For any saxophonists out there, you should check out his sax method book! Eddie also recorded a comedy record!! Of course, Les McCann is one of the all time greats!
@donkotouc83776 жыл бұрын
Eddie’s tenor is very melodic for a rock type up tempo tune; excellent work!
@tinadownes34135 жыл бұрын
Also kinda King Curtis.
@Mystery943615 жыл бұрын
Love you Les! You said it best!
@revkenwiz8 ай бұрын
Wow great performance, peace & love
@thegaminggeek13414 ай бұрын
Been listening to this since the '70's. Still bad as hell.
@markkubiak82963 жыл бұрын
Powerful and inspiring!!
@Snootwaller15 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of these guys ever before! What the heck..... have I been missing out on life?
@barbarajaspersen84822 жыл бұрын
obviously. :)
@keithlee73892 жыл бұрын
I met Les at the European Jazz Festival, had a few beers with him. Keith.
@charlesortiz53888 жыл бұрын
this great , hope this piece of history is never lost
@claudiofantuzzi3694 жыл бұрын
'69 in Montreux : the monsters. In terms of jazz-blues-rock. And outstanding performance. Compared to ...no one else. This song is theirs.
@gracezutalors15 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! thanks for posting this. Les is amazing doing Gene McDaniels anti-establishment song Compared to What! Nobody's heart shines through as strongly as Les McCann's !!!! Wow!
@Funcletom13 жыл бұрын
Man if you can sit and listen to this without your foot tappin' you are most likely dis"funk"tional. Been listening to this dude do this tune for years and it always great. Gotta love it.
@TCJAZZ-MUSIC10 жыл бұрын
Ah yeah ...... this brings back really cool memories, thanks for posting!
@njoega13 жыл бұрын
SO glad that Doonesbury linked to this - what a killer pair of greats - a real treat to hear this again. Makes me want to go dig thru my many shelves of vinyl to relive some Eddie Harris and the like.
@luisguedes75904 жыл бұрын
Fantastic performance.
@PhilDanielsStorr4 жыл бұрын
"If you want me to smile, I will now smile." So beautiful!
@kgobrien12 жыл бұрын
Doesn't get better than this.
@SW-jw6il9 ай бұрын
jamming to greatness in Texas 2023 🇺🇸 happy thanksgiving 🦃 yall
@JimR5616 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Thank you.
@FUTONS116 жыл бұрын
I just went to heaven. We were teens and my buddy said I want you to hear a record of my dads. Of course Les Mcann and Eddie Harris.I fell in love with Les Mcann. I got three cds by him but my fav is Live At Montreux. This was fun. Peace!!!
@johnfmcnaughton1885 Жыл бұрын
First heard Les McCann during the summer of 1961 when my college roommate played “The Truth”. This was at the University of Vermont. When I got home to LA I bought the album and from then on bought nearly everything Les did. Had the opportunity to meet him several times and he was extremely personable.
@williamennis99983 жыл бұрын
Amazing art
@SuperXavier3015 жыл бұрын
WONDERFUL!!!!....First view of Mr Harris on screen......Thanks Bobjazz.
@willhansen13297 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I wasn't in Montreux 1969, but in Berlin that night, it was great in many ways!!!
@donnathibodeau60298 жыл бұрын
Open up your mind...let the music in...swirling throughout your body down thru the pit of your stomach and on it's way back up to your brain let it unleash the serotonin. Now you're good!
@way2gomusic7 жыл бұрын
well spoken! this music is so deep, i love it :)
@rubberbiscuit993 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! ALL the swells in there!!
@anansewa110 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Les McCann!!
@lynnmiller39377 жыл бұрын
Eddie Harris also!
@silviocasares20839 жыл бұрын
Bom balanço, não dá para ficar parado!!!!!
@anitaphelps87152 ай бұрын
Still love this!!!!
@Berthagertrude15 жыл бұрын
I could never get tired of this song!
@tlm31512 жыл бұрын
thanks so much...great live version
@jimtina14 жыл бұрын
Don't get no better than this!
@peacemonger100610 жыл бұрын
"Compared to What" was written by the late Eugene McDaniels in 1965. It was most recently recorded by John Legend with the Roots on "Wake Up", released in 2010.
@randallpinkston83899 жыл бұрын
+Karen Thompson McDaniels -Good to know. I love John Legend. Look forward to hearing his treatment of this timeless classic.
@thomasmenefee49597 жыл бұрын
Randall Pinkston good
@aeropilot44196 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have that recording and it’s great ... but this swings so much harder 🙂👍🏼
@dogbiteyou3 жыл бұрын
love!
@railcar12311 жыл бұрын
Two hip gentlemen right there...
@livvynut10 жыл бұрын
superb McCann classic
@lynnmiller39377 жыл бұрын
What about Eddie Harris on sax!
@bushwickgirl34713 жыл бұрын
Had this vinyl in 75, just the best. Love when they explode at 1: 45. Classic stuff.
@catandpiddle16 жыл бұрын
J-u-s-t fantastic... Thank you!
@onlooker51015 жыл бұрын
Jill G. turned me on to these guys in the early 1980's. Saw Les in 1985 in KCMO. They do not make them like they use to. GOD BLESS and Thank You for the great vibe. A FAN!!!!!!!!!!!
@theoriginalbadbob10 жыл бұрын
I saw Les in 1965 at The Mannehole in Hollywood. He was yelling, "Kiss my ass" and "Motherfucker" during this song. Hysterical.
@lynnmiller39375 жыл бұрын
So that makes you old and cool!
@davidpaul54654 жыл бұрын
Are you sure! I was informed that this song, compared to what was composed by E. McDaniels in 1969.
@estelasimas98017 жыл бұрын
Great talents !! ♪♪♪
@bribelge14 жыл бұрын
Written by Eugene (Gene) McDaniels who also wrote Feel Like Makin' Love which was sung by Roberta Flack and countless others.
@nathleflutiste8 жыл бұрын
Compared to What + Cold Duck time, just great.
@DoctorHumility15 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite song.
@Jaxpapa112 жыл бұрын
A real classic, I can dig it. Keep sweating.
@wyarrell14 жыл бұрын
I love this video. That conga player is off the chain.
@rayburton48673 жыл бұрын
These CATS were no joke! They could play their azz off! A forgotten breed!
@funkfanzzify11 жыл бұрын
I totally dig this....greetings from Amsterdam, Helena Mooi facebook
@64687916 жыл бұрын
soulful funk...
@maryboyang75423 жыл бұрын
I live in Botswana my father luv the music so much and we still listen to music
@Bazzaland15 жыл бұрын
This song - the studio version, was in a surf movie soundtrack I watched back in the 70's! I picked up the album the next WEEK! Don't even remeber the name of the movie but this song? Oh yeah baby - it's like too much! Thanks for the posting!
@wendym.76485 ай бұрын
❤️🔥Les McCann❤️🔥
@rklionel13 жыл бұрын
he can listen, play, and smile; all at the same time!! WOW & LOL
@jlevinson616 жыл бұрын
ONe Of my all time heroes. The greatest man. Funky, soulful, honest...bad.
@gt667911 жыл бұрын
McDaniels was keeping it real, for real. Thank you so much for uploading.
@ksenos6915 жыл бұрын
i bought the saxophone when i saw first time joe henderson, i loved it when i heard eddie harris.
@zbestwun200114 жыл бұрын
@JazzmanBerlin Les is still around.. lived in my apt. in Sherman Oaks, Calif.
@sandradickerson78549 жыл бұрын
With these hands by les McCann to Harold Cooper. .wherever you are
@dohertykaki15 жыл бұрын
This is AWSOME!!!! K
@cwartis15 жыл бұрын
There's nothing like the original version, but Roberta Flack's vocals on "Quiet Fire" her 1971 LP were superb.
@MsTexas736 ай бұрын
Ms. Flack’s version is on First Take from 1969. She actually recorded and released it before Mr. McCann.
@marthaella12 жыл бұрын
Eddie is so beautiful with Les McCann! Les, beware of young sax players who think they are above you!
@sporter32311 жыл бұрын
Saw him do this! Love that tune!
@maryboyang75423 жыл бұрын
Am still love the music he was my big fan
@Pmcgov328413 жыл бұрын
loved this since the 70s
@eraffel13 жыл бұрын
Wow! Fantastic!
@proberaum70153 жыл бұрын
He lived in Berlin. I met him in the Club "QUASIMODO"!
@dconjonz15 жыл бұрын
Compared to Nothin else, these 2 (and this band) bring it. LOve
@louisthompson24527 ай бұрын
RIP Les and Eddie
@marlonberend80414 жыл бұрын
56 people don't like this! Makes me wonder in what kind of era were these people born?
@callyatheoriginal13 жыл бұрын
Love Cold Duck solopart! Greatest Song!
@travelingman97635 жыл бұрын
I heard him at Montreux 72 do this tune. He had Eddie Harris with him! K was in a high school Jazz ensemble from the U.S!
@rosavito17 жыл бұрын
Timeless smoker of a tune!
@wolfeatworld15 жыл бұрын
Excellent share! Thank you ;-)
@tmatt186014 жыл бұрын
Great song and video
@railcar12312 жыл бұрын
Yes! Awesome!
@andi28516 жыл бұрын
Yes, they come from a very different musical tradition... But they're happy and smiling and loving the music! :)
@45funk456 жыл бұрын
What a wicked groove :-)
@viviaboe44410 жыл бұрын
One of a half dozen songs that are on my life's soundtrack.... Trying to make it real (compared to what}?