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Johnny O'Neal | |
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 O'Neal with the SuperJazz Big Band of Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Ray Reach) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Johnny O'Neal |
| Born | October 10, 1956 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, R & B, gospel |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, Vibes, vocals |
| Labels | Concord Jazz, Parkwood, Justin Time, Jazzabel |
Johnny O'Neal (born October 10, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American neo-bop jazz pianist and vocalist. His playing ranges from the technically virtuosic to the tenderest of ballad interpretations. Though unique in style, he is influenced by many jazz elders, including Oscar Peterson and Art Tatum. He has led many recording dates with musicians such as Russell Malone and many others. He was a 1997 inductee of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.