Invitation to Openness

This book collects the photography of legendary musician Les McCann, capturing the vibrant jazz and soul scene from 1960 to 1980. It features intimate portraits of icons such as Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, John Coltrane, and Aretha Franklin, taken in clubs, studios, and festivals around the world. The photos are accompanied by McCann’s candid commentary, providing a unique insider’s view of the cultural life of jazz and soul music during this era.