Jim McNeely
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Pianists · 1949–2025

Jim McNeely

American musician

Born
18 May 1949
Chicago
Died
26 September 2025
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1975–
Record labels
Concord Records
Discography
17 albums

Biography

Jim McNeely was a jazz musician who played piano. Jim McNeely was born on 18 May 1949 in Chicago and died on 26 September 2025 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Concord Records. The discography here lists 17 albums, from “The Plot Thickens” (1979) to “Expeditions (Recorded live in concert June 13th 2024 at hr-Sendesaal, Hessischer Rundfunk, Frankfurt am Main) [Live]” (2026).

Jim McNeely (May 18, 1949 – September 26, 2025) was an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger and academic.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Plot Thickens 1979
East Coast Blow Out 1989
Jigsaw 1991
Live at Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Volume 20 1992 · Live
The Art of Comping 1992
Sound Bites 1997 · Live
Dedication Suite 2002
In This Moment 2003
Paul Klee 2006
Boneyard 2007
That Being Said 2008
Play Bill Evans 2012
Barefoot Dances and Other Visions 2017
Rituals 2022
Primal Colors 2025
Expeditions (Recorded live in concert June 13th 2024 at hr-Sendesaal, Hessischer Rundfunk, Frankfurt am Main) [Live] 2026 · Live
Nice Work

Also plays on

Albums where Jim McNeely is credited as a sideman

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jim McNeely play?

Jim McNeely is known for playing piano.

When and where was Jim McNeely born?

Jim McNeely was born 18 May 1949 in Chicago.

What are Jim McNeely's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Plot Thickens (1979), East Coast Blow Out (1989), Jigsaw (1991), Live at Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Volume 20 (1992) and The Art of Comping (1992).

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