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Peyton Griffin’s New Single 'Antigua' Transports Listeners To An Island Paradise

Source: J Parillo
April 2, 2026

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'

Source: J Parillo
November 20, 2025

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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