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The Neal Kirkwood Big Band's 'Night City' Available February 23, 2024 On Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
Available February 23, 2024 on Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Featuring: Matt Hong (alto sax, soprano sax, flute, piccolo), Bruce Williamson (alto sax, clarinet), Dan Block (tenor sax, clarinet, bass clarinet on “Night City”), Adam Kolker (tenor sax, flute, alto flute), Patience Higgins (baritone sax, bass clarinet, oboe)/Andy Gravish, Ron Horton, David Smith, James Zollar (trumpet)/Willie Applewhite, Art Baron, Nick Grinder, Ed Neumeister, James Rogers (trombone)/Neal Kirkwood (piano, conductor, compositions), Rob Garcia (drums), Jennifer Vincent (bass), Diana Herold (vibraphone and marimba), ...
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Pianist Extraordinaire Harold O'Neal Releases 'The Adventures Of Mr. Grey' On April 15th
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Pianist, composer, and storyteller Harold O'Neal debuts a new and exciting project. The Adventures of Mr. Grey is a music and NFT collaboration with renowned illustrator and cartoonist, Thomas Deisboeck. Release date: April 15th. Label: Piano Cinema Music. Deisboeck’s eight illustrations have a 1920s art noir feel, which O’Neal first encountered in the music studio while the tape was rolling. “I didn't know what to expect," he says. “I wanted to experience the full potential of each illustration. And stay ...
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Johnny O'Neal: Keyboard Giant
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Pianist Johnny O'Neal is extraordinary, even if he isn't as well known as other pianists around today. Influenced by Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson, O'Neal began as a gospel pianist in his home town of Detroit and spent the 1970s in Birmingham, Ala., working with local jazz musicians. In 1981, he relocated to New York to perform with flugelhornist Clark Terry and then became the house pianist at Birdland. From 1982 to '83, he was a member of Art Blakey's ...
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Interview: Hank O'Neal on Chiaroscuro Records
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
I've known Hank O'Neal since the start of JazzWax in 2007. An information hound since his days with the CIA, he somehow found out about me and JazzWax early on and was always there to help me track down legends to interview. In fact, I think George Wein hipped Hank to JazzWax and me to Hank, now that I recall. Hank, a prolific author and wonderful photographer, has always been a generous jazz angel. He's been there for many people ...
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Neal Hefti at the Movies
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Like Henry Mancini, arranger-composer Neal Hefti turned to the movies for work in the 1960s and beyond. Best known in the '50s for updating the swing of Count Basie's band, Hefti wrote movie scores in the '60s that were distinctly jaunty, jovial and wistful They crystallized the young-adult mood of those years. He knew how to write simple, catchy melodies and bring strings together with horns and reeds in a way that kept the music hip and light. [Photo above ...
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Harold O'Neal "Piano Cinema" Launch Event On July 6 In NYC - Free!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Harold O'Neal's “Piano Cinema" Hudson Yards NYC Free with RSVP Only Album Launch Event Date: Friday, July 6th from 7-9pm Location: SAP Leonardo 10 Hudson Yards, Floor 48 New York, NY 10001 Attire: Smart Casual Admission: Free with RSVP only RSVP Now About Piano Cinema Piano Cinema is the second solo piano release for Harold O'Neal. He says it is his statement of a signature piano style that ...
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Harold O'Neal Releases A Solo Masterpiece - "Piano Cinema"
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Piano Cinema is the second solo piano release for Harold O'Neal. He says it is his statement of a signature piano style that he calls by the same name. Release date is May 14, 2018. “Piano Cinema is how I describe my genre of music. It's equally a balance of improvisations and well thought-out compositions. Some pieces were composed and constantly reworked. While others, like 'The Magic Hour', were completely improvised. My goal is to share this vision with the ...
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Jazz this week: A benefit starring Johnny O'Neal, free outdoor concerts, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
It's mid-summer in St. Louis, and though as usual for this time year, it's mostly another slow week with regard to touring musicians visiting St. Louis, the fine pianist and singer Johnny O'Neal will be in town for a benefit show on Sunday. And of course, St. Louis' hometown musicians keep on keepin' on no matter what, with a variety of jazz and creative music performances happening around town over the next few days. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, ...
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Cres O'Neal: Live At The Metropolitan Room on Saturday, July 16, 2016
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Cres O'Neal
It is said that music never leaves the soul. No one knows this more than jazz vocalist and radio personality, Cres O'Neal. On Saturday, July 16, 2016, at 4 pm, Cres will make her long awaited return to the stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd Street, New York, New York. Joining Cres will be Grammy nominated percussionist, Wilson “Chembo" Corniel; award winning pianist, Dawrin Noguera; acclaimed bassist, Paul Beaudry; and acclaimed drummer, Willie Martinez. Tickets are $24. Space ...
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Cres O'Neal: Live At The Metropolitan Room on Saturday, July 16, 2016
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Cres O'Neal
It is said that music never leaves the soul. No one knows this more than jazz vocalist and radio personality, Cres O'Neal. On Saturday, July 16, 2016, at 4 pm, Cres will make her long awaited return to the stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd Street, New York, New York. Joining Cres will be Grammy nominated percussionist, Wilson “Chembo" Corniel; award winning pianist, Dawrin Noguera; acclaimed bassist, Paul Beaudry; and acclaimed drummer, Willie Martinez. Tickets are $24. Space ...
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