Let's make this birthday one to remember.

89 years old (Born on September 23, 1935)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Les McCann! From jazz grooves that shook Montreux in "Swiss Movement," to the soulful swagger of your platinum hit "Compared to What," you've always known exactly how to keep us tapping our feet and nodding our heads. Your music remains timeless, proving that jazz, soul, and R&B can blend into something truly magical.

Whether tickling ivories or dabbling in soulful rhythms, your artistry continues inspiring generations. Today we celebrate not just another year but decades of musical brilliance. Keep swinging, Les—because compared to you? Well...there's simply no comparison! Here's wishing you rhythm-filled joy today and always!