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Peyton Griffin
Peyton Griffin is Jazz pianist who loves to create, perform, and connect with people. For Peyton, Jazz gives a voice to his creativity. His endless musical ideas allow for a continuous creative pursuit. In his own words,
"Jazz allows anyone to be themselves...every artist has a unique voice ...Jazz allows anyone to really make their voice heard. Jazz also is an evolving art... you have the freedom to take what exists, and make it your own."
22 year old Peyton Griffin grew up in Bothell, Washington, just outside of Seattle. Before discovering Jazz, Peyton was trained in classical music. He found inspiration in Wolfgang Amadeus, Mozart, and Ludwig Van Beethoven. As his musical tastes shifted, he discovered impressionism and romanticism, and began listening to composers such as Tchaikovsky and Chopin. Moving into more contemporary genres, Peyton enjoys singer-songwriters and Pop artists, taking inspiration from artists such as Jimmy Van Heusen and Glen Campbell. In Jazz, being Peyton's main genre, his biggest influences are Bill Evans and Vince Guaraldi. He also appreciates Sonny Rollins and Lee Morgan, and albums such as "Wave" by Antônio Carlos Jobim and "Alone" by Bill Evans.
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Peyton Griffin’s New Single 'Antigua' Transports Listeners To An Island Paradise
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J Parillo
Peyton Griffin, a jazz pianist from the suburbs of Seattle, releases his third single, “Antigua,” a vibrant musical portrait inspired by the beauty and celebration of island life. Drawing from the warmth and rhythmic elegance of Bossa Nova, Griffin reimagines “Antigua,” a classic composition by Antônio Carlos Jobim , infusing it with a contemporary sensibility while honoring its roots. The result is a lush, expressive performance that showcases Griffin’s deep connection to the genre and his evolving artistic voice. Listeners ...
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Peyton Griffin’s New Single Warms Up 'Autumn In New York'
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J Parillo
Peyton paints a musical portrait of the beauty and contrast of an “Autumn in New York” with his newest single. Peyton’s arrangement symbolizes the changes of autumn through key changes and subtle embellishments of the melody that highlight the contrast and romance of autumn. Peyton’s piano playing is reminiscent of the players that inspired him, while exemplifying Peyton’s own style of interpretation and arranging. “‘Autumn in New York describes what I feel is Autumn, the sense of bittersweet nostalgia, new ...
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
