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............................................................ ............ My name is Andrew Peyton... my friends call me Andy. I've played the piano since I was 4 years old. I was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, and took classical lessons until I moved away for college. In Tallahassee, I studied under Aide Whitaker and Dr. Margaret Pendleton. I moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University (to study Civil Engineering), but I ended up continuing classical training. For 2 semesters, I was lucky enough to study with Faina Lushtak, one of the greatest pianists on this earth. We hit it off, and spent more time "jamming" on 2 pianos (N.O style blues) than working on classical pieces. Of course, she would give me mind-boggling tasks... to play pieces that required 14 fingers... luckily I have... oh wait, only 10. That Faina, she's a tricky one! :)When I moved to New Orleans, I fell in love with jazz. I am heavily influenced by the styles of Harry Connick Jr and Marcus Roberts. But I have to admit, my true love is Chopin. There's nothing like listening to a romantic nocturne during a lightning storm, late at night. I know, sounds really sappy, but I guess I'm a romantic at heart. But back to the jazz.... hope you like what you hear. Drop me a line, even if you have something bizarre to say. I like to be entertained. :) Autumn Leaves

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Member Since: 01/12/2005
Band Members: I fly solo for now... I did have a trio in Atlanta, but now I'm living in the great state of Pennsylvania. If I meet the right people, a new jam might be what the doctor called for!
Influences: Harry Connick Jr, Jerry Lee Lewis, Professor Longhair, Marcus Roberts, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Dexter Gordon, Frank Sinatra
Sounds Like: a piano got hit by lightning!
Type of Label: Major

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hello to all!!!  this myspace stuff is pretty cool!  it's really neat that you can meet people from the other side of the country (or world, for that matter).  if you visit my space, fe...
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