New York City - Spring 2012 - In 1960, renowned classical pianist Byron Janis was chosen as the first American to be sent to the Soviet Union, and his performance opened the successful exchange between the cold war adversaries. In the 1980s, after revealing his long-secret battle with arthritis, he became the worldwide spokesperson for the International Ambassador for the Arthritis Foundation. Now, in the 21st century, Byron Janis, at 85 years young, has taken up the torch of Disklavier technology.