The Truth
Context
Composition by Les McCann that closes his first album, Les McCann Ltd. Plays the Truth, recorded on February 4, 1960 in Hollywood and released by Pacific Jazz (PJ 2), under the direction of Richard Bock. The album launched the pianist's trio, followed the same year by Plays the Shout.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Soul jazz, boogaloo. Among the origins and influences of Soul jazz, boogaloo: Hard bop, Jump blues, R&B, Gospel.