Leslie Pintchik was on her way to becoming an English professor when she abruptly changed course and focused on jazz piano and composition. She has released a number of critically acclaimed CDs and a DVD. She has also written liner notes for at least two CDs by other artists. Her groups have varied from one CD to the next, with her husband, bassist [a6188060], being a constant. She formed her own label, Pintch Hard, to issue her music.