From the Top of the Barrel is a live album by pianist Les McCann recorded in 1960 and released on the Pacific Jazz label in 1967.[1][2] The album features additional tracks from the performances that produced Les McCann Ltd. Plays the Shout and Les McCann Ltd. in San Francisco.
| From the Top of the Barrel | ||||
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| Live album by | ||||
| Released | 1967 | |||
| Recorded | July 16 & 17 and December 1960 The Bit, Hollywood, CA and The Jazz Workshop, San Francisco, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:17 | |||
| Label | Pacific Jazz PJ 10120 | |||
| Producer | Richard Bock | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
Track listing
edit- "Frankie and Johnny" (Traditional) - 6:10
- "Medley: But Beautiful/It Could Happen to You" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 7:47
- "Taking a Chance on Love" (Vernon Duke, John La Touche, Ted Fetter) - 4:23
- "Love Letters" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) - 4:06
- "Three Slaves" (Leroy Vinnegar) - 7:00
- "On Green Dolphin Street" (Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington) - 4:55
- "Set Call: The Champ" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 1:45
Personnel
edit- Les McCann - piano
- Herbie Lewis (tracks 1-4), Leroy Vinnegar (tracks 5-7) - bass
- Ron Jefferson - drums
References
edit- ^ Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 10100/20100 series accessed January 12, 2016
- ^ Freed., R. Les McCann Discography accessed January 12, 2016
- ^ a b From the Top of the Barrel – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 12, 2016.