Les McCann Ltd. in New York

Les McCann Ltd. in New York is a live album by pianist Les McCann recorded in 1961 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Mark Allan called the album: "A thoroughly satisfying live date".

Track listing

All compositions by Les McCann except as indicated

1. "Chip Monck" – 7:45
2. "Fayth, You're..." – 6:10
3. "Cha Cha Twist" – 7:38
4. "A Little ¾ for God & Co." – 9:24
5. "Maxie's Changes" – 8:51
6. "Someone Stole My Chitlins" – 5:10 <small>:Bonus track on CD reissue</small>
7. "One More Hamhock Please" (Curtis Amy) – 8:56 <small>:Bonus track on CD reissue</small>
8. "Oat Meal" (McCann, Hutcherson) – 4:57 <small>:Bonus track on CD reissue</small>

• Recorded at the Village Gate in NYC on December 28, 1961 (tracks 1–6) and at Pacific Jazz Studios in Hollywood, CA in late 1960 (tracks 7 & 8). Tracks 7 and 8 originally issued in edited form as Pacific Jazz X-316 (45&nbsp;rpm single).

Personnel

• Les McCann – piano
• Stanley Turrentine – tenor saxophone (tracks 1–6)
• Blue Mitchell – trumpet (tracks 1–6; solo: tracks 3–6)
• Frank Haynes – tenor saxophone (tracks 1–6; solo: tracks 5–6) note: Haynes' name is misspelled on the album cover
• Herbie Lewis – bass
• Ron Jefferson – drums
• Curtis Amy – tenor saxophone (track 7)
• Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone (tracks 7–8)

References