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" I just wanted to release an album of piano music for music's sake. I'm not expecting to sell millions of albums. It's was just nice to be able to sit down at an acoustic piano and make some music. "

David Bryan

Sit

Nice

Music

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David Bryan

Trumpet

Father

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