This 1966 single showcases McCann's signature blend of jazz improvisation and potent R&B energy, driven by a distinctive, repetitive horn line.
- The A-side "Spanish Onions" was a popular track, showcasing McCann's compositional skills and the tight interplay of his ensemble.
- The single was released on the Pacific Jazz label, a prominent independent jazz imprint founded by Richard Bock.
- This era found McCann exploring a more groove-oriented sound, bridging the gap between hard bop and the emerging soul music movement.
Les McCann is an American jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist known for his soulful playing and R&B inflections. In 1966, he released "Spanish Onions" for Pacific Jazz, marking a period of prolific output and growing recognition in the soul-jazz scene.
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