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Funky Fiesta - Michael O'Neill:
Showcased on Edition 406 - March 5th, 2006
Michael O'Neill brings a lifetime of experience to the table in creating the blend of flavours presented on Funky Fiesta. O'Neill's first ever tour was with The Crusaders and Randi Crawford in 1979; he performed as a member of Stevie Wonder's band back in the early 80s; but most notable is the two-decade association he's enjoyed as George Benson's backup guitarist. In recent years, O'Neill has also had the chance to play for Natalie Cole and to play with a host of top Smooth Jazz artists, among them Boney James, Rick Braun, Peter White, Carl Anderson, Sheila E., Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, and Eric Marienthal.

However, after 25 years in music and a pair of previous releases, O'Neill is finally set to break thru as a soloist in his own right with his third and latest release. Being of half-Latin descent, O'Neill's natural affinity for Latin based music is evident ... read more .

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Michael O'Neill featured on Then & Now: Edition 404 - April 23rd, 2006
Over the course of a lengthy career, Michael O'Neill has secured a reputation as one of the best sidemen in the business and in the process; he's travelled the world many times over. His first ever tour was with The Crusaders and Randi Crawford back in 1979. He performed as a member of Stevie Wonder's band back in the early 80s and then since about 1982 right until the present, O'Neill has toured almost nonstop with George Benson. In recent years, he also had the chance to play for Natalie Cole and play with a host of top Smooth Jazz artists, everyone from Boney James and Rick Braun, to Gerald Albright and Michael Lington ... continued .


True Love
Creatchy Prod.
1997


Never Too Late
Merrimack
2000


Funky Fiesta
Green Bean
2005

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Yeah That's It - Michael O'Neill:
Featured on Fresh Trax Edition 395 - February 19th, 2006
For the past few years, O'Neill has secured a reputation as one of the best sidemen in the business. After all, he performed as a member of Stevie Wonder's back up band back in the 80s and for the past 20 years or more he's toured almost nonstop with George Benson. Emerging now as a soloist in his own right, O'Neill had previously enjoyed a pair of releases. Just out though is Funky Fiesta his third and arguably finest effort to date. Michael has himself assembled an impressive cast of supporting players having recruited the stellar accompaniment of Gregg Karukas, David Garfield and Michael Lington ... go to the feature.

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Never Too Late - Michael O'Neill:
Featured on Back Trax Edition 393 - January 22nd, 2005
For a few years in the 80s, O'Neill performed as a member of Stevie Wonder's back up band. Shortly after he began touring with George Benson and has continued almost nonstop. For nearly two decades, O'Neill has played the guitar bits when Benson steps up to the mike for a vocal while in concert. In spite being established as a top flight sideman, O'Neill felt that it was never too late to embark on a solo career. In fact that's the name he chose for his 2000 debut release and we have a track from that for you. In late breaking news, O'Neill has a new album in the works and we should have something from that you before too long. However, I digress. From Never Too Late we have the excellent ... check the feature.

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