Neal Miner
Acoustic Bass
55 age
February 3, 1970 Birthday
New York, New York, U.S. Birthplace
www.nealminer.com Website
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Neal Miner is a respected American jazz bassist and composer, born and raised in Manhattan, New York City. Introduced to jazz by his father, Bill Miner—a noted jazz record collector and discographer—he received excellent musical instruction from an early age. Miner attended the Interlochen Arts Academy for high school and studied at the Manhattan School of Music, where he was mentored by classical bassist Orin O’Brien of the New York Philharmonic and jazz bassist John Webber. Since age 19, Miner has been active on the New York City jazz scene, performing with both rising stars and jazz legends. He has toured and recorded with Jon Hendricks since 1998, backed Annie Ross regularly from 2005 to 2015, and joined Jane Monheit’s band in 2007, performing at major festivals and venues worldwide. Miner is also a leader, composer, and educator, teaching jazz bass at The New School and The City College of New York.
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Neal Miner has performed with an impressive array of jazz greats, including Larry Goldings, Harry Allen, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, David Hazeltine, Dena DeRose, Ann Hampton Callaway, Loston Harris, James Moody, Frank Wess, David Allyn, Eddie Locke, Etta Jones, Bob Dorough, and Warren Vaché. His versatility and deep understanding of the jazz tradition have made him a sought-after sideman and session musician. Miner is also known for his original compositions and arrangements, which have been featured on his albums as a leader. He continues to be an influential educator, passing on his knowledge and passion for jazz to the next generation of musicians.
Early Life
Neal Miner was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, in a family deeply connected to jazz. His father, Bill Miner, was a jazz record collector and discographer, which exposed Neal to a wide range of jazz music from an early age. Miner attended the Interlochen Arts Academy for high school, where he further developed his musical skills. He later studied at the Manhattan School of Music, studying with Orin O’Brien of the New York Philharmonic and jazz bassist John Webber. These formative experiences laid the foundation for his career as a professional jazz bassist. By age 19, Miner was already performing regularly on the New York jazz scene, establishing himself as a versatile and reliable musician.
Neal Miner Solos
2023
Acoustic Bass solo - Moon River - 2023
3/4 waltz in G major at 83 BPM