Thanks for the reminder of the McCann tune, Russ. I haven't given that a listen for many years.
Same here. For those who may not be familiar with Les, check out THIS version of 'Compared to What' (especially the LYRICS) and notice how relevant they are today - 45 years later. Listen to this version (recorded live) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qNJfVXxrQUFor another of Les McCann's classics that probably COULD be played on an arranger and might go over well even with a non-jazz crowd, try 'With these hands' - this version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hNSSb6OdYgchas