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plays it fairly straight forwa
Sea” sets the stage for the entire project. It
melody. But, whether it’s a cover tu
changes moods and grooves several times as it
melody. But, whether it’s a
changes moods and grooves several times as it
her own, there is a seamless attent
develops and is practically a suite by itself.
her own, there is a seamle
develops and is practically a suite by itself.
and melodic detail that can’t be
While occasionally hinting at Chick Corea,
and melodic detail that c
While occasionally hinting at Chick Corea,
What an apt title for this album. There is following pieces “Luscious” and “
Danilo Perez’s sensitive and lyrical piano playWhat an apt title for this album. There is following pieces “Luscious
Danilo Perez’s sensitive and lyrical piano playing otherwise sounds quite original. His music something very natural and organic going on low suit in that regard. Everything i
ing otherwise sounds quite original. His music something very natural and organic going on low suit in that regard. Eve
mixes together composed ensembles with spon- between the musicians here. This isn’t just beautifully phrased, with exquisite a
mixes together composed ensembles with spon- between the musicians here. This isn’t just beautifully phrased, with ex
taneous solos and is never predictable. It is never Pintchik as leader flanked by mere session men by bassist Scott Hardy. “Terse Tune
taneous solos and is never predictable. It is never Pintchik as leader flanked by mere session men by bassist Scott Hardy. “Te
a matter of utilizing a single chord sequence for punching a clock. There is some real communi- bie Hancock/early Miles feel to i
a matter of utilizing a single chord sequence for punching a clock. There is some real communi- bie Hancock/early Miles f
an entire piece, for his music changes as it pro- cation and simpatico at work. First impressions “Ripe” and “Ready!” The final track
an entire piece, for his music changes as it pro- cation and simpatico at work. First impressions “Ripe” and “Ready!” The f
would be accurate to reveal true artists with real Go (Performed Live)” is taken from
gresses.
would be accurate to reveal true artists with real Go (Performed Live)” is ta
gresses.
The same description can be applied to each empathy for the material. And Pintchik is a sen- ance of Pintchik’s piano trio at th
empathy for the material. And Pintchik is a sen- ance of Pintchik’s piano t
The same description can be applied
to each
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and diverse composer. Her strengths lay as Music Festival in New York. It’s
of the selections throughout this continually
of the selections throughout this continually sitive and diverse composer. Her strengths lay as Music Festival in New Yo
exploratory modern piece that displa
intriguing set, so a play-by-play is not necessary. much as a writer as they do as a keyboardist.
exploratory modern piece th
intriguing set, so a play-by-play is not necessary. much as a writer as they do as a keyboardist.
In the liner notes Pintchik talks about the at her most vulnerable and most a
Suffice it to say that Panama 500 is another gem
In the liner notes Pintchik talks about the at her most vulnerable and
Suffice it to say that Panama 500 is another gem
recording sessions that took place in February A nice way to conclude the album.
by Danilo Perez.
recording sessions that took place in February A nice way to conclude the
by Danilo Perez.
and how the bleakness and cold of the winter
On this, her fourth album rele
and how the bleakness and cold of the winter
On this, her fourth alb
actually fuel her spirits. And it was the dichot- continues to be an artist that challen
actually fuel her spirits. And it was the dichot- continues to be an artist tha
omy of interaction with the musicians that tion, yet remains rooted in tradition
omy of interaction with the musicians that tion, yet remains rooted in t
brought warmth and exuded generosity of ideas
brought warmth
exuded
generosity
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a few numbers and there is
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color on a few numbers and there is
Were You.” Lerner and Loewe’s “I’ve Grown
ion in languages unique to
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ief narration in languages unique to
Accustomed to Her Face” is a nice surprise
.
Accustomed to Her Face” is a nice surprise
few spots.
among the predominantly original fare. Pintchik
Rediscovery of the South
among the predominantly original fare. Pintchik
ening “Rediscovery of the South
plays it fairly straight forward and faithful to the
for the entire project. It
plays it fairly straight forward and faithful to the
e stage for the entire project. It
melody. But, whether it’s a cover tune or one of
rooves several times as it
melody. But, whether it’s a cover tune or one of
ods and grooves several times as it
her own, there is a seamless attention to space
ctically a suite by itself.
her own, there is a seamless attention to space
d is practically a suite by itself.
and melodic detail that can’t be denied. The
hinting at Chick Corea,
and melodic detail that can’t be denied. The
sionally hinting at Chick Corea,
What an apt title for this album. There is following pieces “Luscious” and “Sparkle” folve and lyrical piano playWhat an apt title for this album. There is following pieces “Luscious” and “Sparkle” fol’s sensitive and lyrical piano playquite original. His music something very natural and organic going on low suit in that regard. Everything is very dense,
e sounds quite original. His music something very natural and organic going on low suit in that regard. Everything is very dense,
osed ensembles with spon- between the musicians here. This isn’t just beautifully phrased, with exquisite arrangements
er composed ensembles with spon- between the musicians here. This isn’t just beautifully phrased, with exquisite arrangements
ever predictable. It is never Pintchik as leader flanked by mere session men by bassist Scott Hardy. “Terse Tune” has a Hers and is never predictable. It is never Pintchik as leader flanked by mere session men by bassist Scott Hardy. “Terse Tune” has a Hersingle chord sequence for punching a clock. There is some real communi- bie Hancock/early Miles feel to it along with
tilizing a single chord sequence for punching a clock. There is some real communi- bie Hancock/early Miles feel to it along with
s music changes as it pro- cation and simpatico at work. First impressions “Ripe” and “Ready!” The final track “There You
ce, for his music changes as it pro- cation and simpatico at work. First impressions “Ripe” and “Ready!” The final track “There You
would be accurate to reveal true artists with real Go (Performed Live)” is taken from a performwould be accurate to reveal true artists with real Go (Performed Live)” is taken from a performtion can be applied to each empathy for the material. And Pintchik is a sen- ance of Pintchik’s piano trio at the Shandelee
me description can be applied to each empathy for the material. And Pintchik is a sen- ance of Pintchik’s piano trio at the Shandelee
roughout this continually sitive and diverse composer. Her strengths lay as Music Festival in New York. It’s a lively and
ctions throughout this continually sitive and diverse composer. Her strengths lay as Music Festival in New York. It’s a lively and
exploratory modern piece that displays the leader
y-by-play is not necessary. much as a writer as they do as a keyboardist.
exploratory modern piece that displays the leader
, so a play-by-play is not necessary. much as a writer as they do as a keyboardist.
In the liner notes Pintchik talks about the at her most vulnerable and most accomplished.
anama 500 is another gem
In the liner notes Pintchik talks about the at her most vulnerable and most accomplished.
say that Panama 500 is another gem
recording sessions that took place in February A nice way to conclude the album.
recording sessions that took place in February A nice way to conclude the album.
rez.
and how the bleakness and cold of the winter
On this, her fourth album release, Pintchik
and how the bleakness and cold of the winter
On this, her fourth album release, Pintchik
actually fuel her spirits. And it was the dichot- continues to be an artist that challenges convenactually fuel her spirits. And it was the dichot- continues to be an artist that challenges convenomy of interaction with the musicians that tion, yet remains rooted in tradition and taste.
omy of interaction with the musicians that tion, yet remains rooted in tradition and taste.
brought warmth and exuded generosity of ideas
brought warmth and exuded generosity of ideas
OF THINGS - Pintch Hard in the studio.
was certainly some kind of
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studio. There was certainly some kind of
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