Johnny O'Neal

Johnny O'Neal
Born: Oct 10, 1956 in Detroit, MI
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Styles: Neo-Bop, Post-Bop, Soul-Jazz
Biography: A fine pianist influenced by Oscar Peterson, Johnny O'Neal actually started his career playing gospel piano in church while a teenager. Inspired by Peterson, Art Tatum, and Bud Powell, O'Neal started exploring jazz in 1976 and after impressing Ray Brown, found his way into Milt Jackson's group. Other ...Read full biography
Coming Out
Released: 1983
Label: Concord Jazz
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Johnny O'Neal was 26 when he recorded this set, his recording debut as a leader. Since bassist Ray Brown had helped encourage him, it was only right that the pianist asked Brown to join his trio (which ...Read full review
Live at Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Released: 1985
Label: Parkwood
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For the second time in a little over three months, pianist Johnny O'Neal recorded an album for Parkwood with bassist Dave Young and drummer Terry Clarke. The live set has plenty of spirit, with O'Neal ...Read full review
More Johnny O'Neal albums: Main Albums (6), DVD/Video (1)
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