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Les McCann

American musician
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    …gained notice from jazz musician Les McCann, who later wrote in the liner notes of her debut album First Take (1969), ā€œHer voice touched, tapped, trapped, and kicked every emotion I’ve ever known. I laughed, cried, and screamed for more.ā€ McCann arranged for Flack to audition for Atlantic Records producer…

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