The family piano, often played by his father, soon became the focal point of Ballantyne's life. His exceptional talent earned him a scholarship to study music at North Texas State University. The success of this record led to tours with Joe Henderson in Japan, Finland, New York and Canada. 1994 's 'The Loose', features Drew Gress and Billy Hart and was at Sear Sound, in New York City and includes five Jon Ballantyne originals plus covers from just greats like Joe Henderson and Thelonious Monk. Ballantyne now resides in Brooklyn, New York.
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