Growing up, Studio 360 listener Seth Barkan got pressure from his dad to become a classical musician. Barkan dutifully studied classical piano for years, but it never quite suited him. Then he heard a recording of stride pianist Earl “Fatha” Hines and everything changed. Produced by Studio 360’s Jenny Lawton.
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