"Jazz Icon Les McCann, Sampled by Hip-Hop Legends, Passes Away at 88"
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Les McCann, the influential jazz and soul pianist and singer known for pioneering the soul-jazz genre and his hit "Compared to What," has passed away at the age of 88 due to pneumonia. McCann's work, which dates back to the 1950s, has been widely sampled in hip-hop and has influenced many artists. His career highlights include performances on "The Ed Sullivan Show," collaborations with Eddie Harris, and helping to launch Roberta Flack's career.
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