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Leslie Pintchik: True North
ByTrue North is a true rarity, as tenderhearted themes, chic rhythmic foundations, undulating forms, and catchy strains are successfully woven into a seamless whole. Pintchik hits a homerun on the first pitch, delivering six minutes of pure joy and positive energy in the form of "Let's Get Lucky." Everything clicksthe grooves, Pintchik's solo, the escalating conversation between trumpeter

Ron Horton
trumpetb.1948

Steve Wilson
saxophoneb.1961
As Pintchik and her comrades continue, there are more wonders to behold. "Tumbleweed," a breezy Brazilian- based number, gently wanders along and gives space to Horton, Pintchik, and Wilson; "Just Sayin,'" built with angular ideals, features a strong and memorable solo from bassist

Scott Hardy
bass, acoustic
John Lennon
guitar and vocals1940 - 1980
The title track, one of the most affecting tunes on a record full of them, opens the second half of the program. It's a piece that acts as a concentrated taste of life's simple beauty. Only one more Pintchik original remains after that point the penultimately-placed "Discreet," an unhurried samba that highlights the rapport between Sarin and percussionist

Satoshi Takeishi
drumsTrack Listing
Let's Get Lucky; Tumbleweed; Just Sayin'; Imagine; Crooked As A Dog's Hind Leg; True North; Falling In Love Again; Charade; Discreet; For All We Know (Performed Live).
Personnel
Leslie Pintchik
pianoLeslie Pintchik: piano; Steve Wilson: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone; Ron Horton: trumpet, flugelhorn; Scott Hardy: bass; Michael Sarin: drums; Satoshi Takeishi: percussion (1-9).
Album information
Title: True North | Year Released: 2016 | Record Label: Pintch Hard Records
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