A powerful & rhythmic pianist/vocalist playing jazz, blues & original numbers with his quartet. Neal cut his teeth performing in jazz clubs, hotels & cruise ships in over 50 countries, from Rio to Raffles, Norway to New Orleans, Vietnam to Venezuela. His quartet has entertained Royalty, Hollywood celebrities and VIPs at world-renowned venues. Most recently he was George Clooney's pianist at a
private event at the Cannes Film Festival. Neal is an award-winning jazz record producer, recording both at his own studio and at Abbey Road Studios. He also
works as a music publisher and runs his own jazz radio show.
The band has a great swinging style influenced by Oscar Peterson and Gene Harris. The original numbers and arrangements are all provided by Neal and display his wide ranging tastes and influences.
Neal & his quartet perform at venues and festivals around the UK including the 606 Jazz Club. The band has a great swinging style influenced by Oscar Peterson and Gene Harris. The original numbers and arrangements are all provided by Neal and display his wide ranging tastes and influences from Piano to Drums and the blues.
Neal also runs a small specialist jazz Label in the UK, producing albums at Abbey Road and is the UK's specialist jazz publisher, writing theme music for TV/film/radio BBC etc. www.splashpointmusic.com