From Pizzaman to Pianoman... That's right. 1978 found Jody Ray, cousin to Danny and step brother to Monte, fresh off of a stellar high school basketball career in Angleton, Texas. His first job was flipping pizzas and it wasn't long before he was managing the kitchen of that same local Italian eatery in Brazoria County. Long hours of dedication on the hardwoods and the work ethic that was demanded working in that kitchen laid the groundwork necessary for Jody as he soon entered the world of piano refinishing and rebuilding... [read more]

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