Les Strand

American jazz organist (1925–2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Les Strand (born Leslie Strandt[1] 1925-2002) was an American jazz organist.[2] He was considered a pioneer, Jimmy Smith referred to him as "the Art Tatum of the organ".[3][4]

Recordings

  • Les Strand at the Baldwin Organ (Fantasy, 1956)
  • Plays Jazz Classics on the Baldwin Organ (Fantasy, 1956)
  • Plays Duke Ellington (On the Hammond Organ) (Fantasy, 1958)
  • The Winners: Les Strand & the Yamaha with Their Friends, Barney Kessel & Shelly Manne (Yamaha, 196?)

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