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Artist
Brian O'Neal
12+ albums
Smooth Jazzjazzcontemporary jazzchilloutpiano
about
As an artist who has flourished in the comfort of Jazz, the Top 40s, R&B, and Pop; pianist Brian O'Neal oozes with the versatility of a uniquely upbeat, smooth style that compliments today’s "New Jazz”. He brings an exciting and uninhibited sound to the world of jazz, which makes it creatively challenging for many to classify his music. O’Neal attracts an eager following and commands the respect of his listeners domestically and abroad. "I don't listen to the radio often out of respect for my craft. I don't want to taint my vision of music with that of which we hear everyday. By shutting myself out of the listening audience, I'm not apt to emulate any sound you've ever heard before." O'Neal says to WFSK 88.1FM's DJ Sharon Kay. O’Neal was born July 5, 1965, in Detroit, and first discovered his passion for music at the age of six when he took his first drum lessons. Although Brian (known to his friends as "Bean") learned to play many instruments, including the saxophone, bass, and trombone; he aspired to be a professional drummer. That was until his junior year in high school, after being asked by his band teacher to fill in to play the piano for the band’s performance. Brian instantly became enthralled with the idea of mastering such a magnificent and gentle instrument. His grandmother, "Daisy O'Neal", began to notice how comfortable and excited he was about playing, and purchased his first piano. O'Neal's passion for the piano increased as he experimented with various
