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LehCats (Norbert and Karen Stachels' last name spelled backwards) blends jazz, funk, r&b, latin, and other world music styles that takes you on a unique journey using original compositions as the vehicle. It was formed in August, 2013 by Norbert Stachel and Daniel Gonzalez and was designed to showcase all original jazz compositions. LehCats consists of Norbert Stachel, tenor, soprano sax and flute, Karen Stachel, flute and piccolo, Gary Fisher, piano, David Solomon, guitar, Mike O'Brien, bass, and Daniel Gonzalez on drums. Together, these six musicians tell a unique story. Their versatility is evident, and their ability to engage the audience is profound. "Norbert Stachel and his wife Karen along with the other talented musicians who make up the band Leh Cats are in their element with this marvelous album. Some of the tracks I especially loved are "Slow March to the Showers of No Return" is somber and heavy piece that mesmerized. "Lost and Found" is a folk sounding track with a great flute performance. "Can You Share a Moment" is a joyous and the piccolo in this track is so very well played :-) The Flute in contrast provides a husky, very earthy sound....loved it! "Tacoma Rain" with its ambient sounds is another wonderful composition and the romance of the track just wrapped its cloak around me :-). "Midtown Madness" has a frantic pace to it, the winding melody captivating. Stachel's saxophone improvisations are magnificent! Another track I'd like to mention here is "Just Cause", the piano is wonderful and tenor saxophone and flute are blended into a gorgeous amalgam :-). Out of the Bag is a jazz musician's dream come true. The compositions are all fantastic and the production of this album is exceptional :-):-) :-)" RIcky Kej Grammy Award Winning Composer, Billboard #1 Artist, Global Peace Ambassador & Conservationist