Brian O'Neal

Detroit based pianist Brian O'Neal began his musical journey at age six, when he picked up the drums as his first instrument. Having experimented with bass, sax, and trombone, O'Neal set his sights on becoming a professional drummer while still in his teens. O'Neal's grandmother Daisy bought him a piano for his 16th birthday, replacing his dreams of drumming with something better yet. His love for melody and harmony inspired O'Neal to practice tirelessly, turning him into a formidable self-taught talent. That talent was recognized in 1984 when O'Neal earned a full music schola...