Johnny O’Neal
- January 9, 2024
- Pianist
Quick Facts
Full Name | Johnny O'Neal |
Occupation | Pianist |
Date Of Birth | Oct 10, 1956(1956-10-10) |
Age | 68 |
Birthplace | Detroit |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Michigan |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Johnny O'Neal Biography
Name | Johnny O'Neal |
Birthday | Oct 10 |
Birth Year | 1956 |
Place Of Birth | Detroit |
Home Town | Michigan |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Parents | Johnny O'Neal Sr. |
Johnny O'Neal is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on October 10, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. 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.
On June 10 and 11, 2016 O’Neal was featured in “Lush Life: Celebrating Billy Strayhorn,” performing with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He received a standing ovation.
A 2006 DVD Tight, captured O’Neal at the height of his powers. Included is an interview with pianist Mulgrew Miller, who stated,
Johnny O'Neal Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Pianist |
House | Living in own house. |
Johnny O'Neal is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnny O'Neal 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1974, O’Neal moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where he worked as a full-time musician. In Birmingham he worked with local jazz musicians, such as Jerry Grundhofer, Dave Amaral, Cleveland Eaton, and Ray Reach. He moved to New York City to perform with Clark Terry in 1981, and also landed a regular job at the Blue Note, accompanying such musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Nancy Wilson, Joe Pass and Kenny Burrell. He was a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers for two years from 1982 to 1983 and made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1985.
On the recommendation of Oscar Peterson, O’Neal portrayed Art Tatum in the 2004 movie Ray, recreating Tatum’s sound on the song “Yesterdays”.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Johnny O'Neal Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Riyon Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Johnny O'Neal celebrates birthday on October 10 of every year.