Les McCann, a legendary jazz musician, died at the age of 88 in Los Angeles, California. He was well known for his performance at the 1969 Montreux Jazz Festival and his hit song, 'Compared To What'. McCann's music was a source of inspiration for a range of hip-hop artists, and he released more than 60 albums over his career. He was a pioneer in merging jazz with soul and funk, and he was a favorite source for sampling by many hip-hop artists. McCann's unique style and wide-ranging influence made him a legendary figure in the world of jazz.