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Cody Hanzel, born in Cleveland, Ohio's
vibrant, inner ring suburb of Lakewood, has carved out a
reputation for himself as a talented jazz pianist. As one might
imagine, Cody took an interest in music at a young age,
beginning formal piano lessons at age six with Cecilia O'Linn,
formerly of the Cleveland Institute of Music. After nine years
of a solid foundation in the classics, Cody entered the
Conservatory of Music at the Beck Center for the Arts in
Lakewood, working closely with Baldwin Wallace adjunct professor
Greg Upton. Finally, his love for jazz put him in search of
world-renowned jazz musician Dan Wall of Oberlin College, who he
studied with for more than two years.
Cody, as a jazz pianist, fashions himself after the likes of
Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, and Bill Evans. Currently working on
contemporary originals, meanwhile, he continues to study music
on his own while he maintains his status as a professional
musician.
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