Neal Miner was introduced to the world of Jazz by his first teacher – his father Bill Miner, a respected jazz record collector and discographer. Bill’s love of jazz kindled a passion in his son from an early age. Bill shared the music of his vast record collection, took Neal to clubs and concerts, and ensured he received the best musical instruction.

Born in 1970 and raised in Manhattan, Neal received his high school diploma from the Interlochen Arts Academy, and attended the Manhattan School of Music. Most notable of his private teachers were classical bassist, Orin O’Brien of the New York Philharmonic, and Jazz bassist, John Webber.

Since 1990, Neal has been an active freelancing bassist accompanying, recording and touring with a host of New York City’s top jazz vocalists (Jon Hendricks, Annie Ross, Jane Monheit, Sasha Dobson) and instrumentalists (Warren Vaché, Harry Allen, David Hazeltine, Peter Bernstein, Michael Kanan, Rossano Sporttiello, and Jon-Erik Kellso). Neal also leads his own trio featuring Chris Byars and Jason Tiemann.

Neal has recorded seven albums as a leader that showcase his compositions and arrangements.

In addition to performing, Neal teaches private lessons through The New School and The City College of New York.