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Neil Elliott Dorval: born & raised in Philadelphia, PA., & is a graduate of Temple University’s music school. He is an elite Solo Piano Concert performer, who sometimes appears with notable guests, & backed by topflight musicians. Neil is an established artist. A stellar confident virtuoso Grand Piano performer, with a vast repertoire in various genres of music. His piano arrangements are stellar. Neil has his own unique special style, & delivers an emotionally captivating, inspirational, sonically pleasing presentation. Passionate, excelling at delivering melody lines with an angelic emotionally moving touch. Classic riffs, strong walking bass lines, skilled musical improvisation. Extremely impressive precision command of the Piano. A very confident and convincing performer, who exhibits absolutely brilliant musicianship, spellbinding at times. A significant talent. Originals & multi genre covers. Appealing to all audiences. Neil’s style is a unique innovative hybrid of the great Piano Men! Dr. John, Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, Keith Jarrett, Vince Guaraldi, Ramsey Lewis, Bob James, George Winston, Nat King Cole, Chuck Leavell, Bruce Hornsby, Billy Preston, Nicky Hopkins, Elton John. He is also a highly skilled Music Director, like Paul Schaeffer. Neil is also a versatile songwriter - composer and lyricist, with over 65 copyrighted compositions. Memorable melodies, catchy rhythms, aesthetic & creative well thought out, interesting & philosophical lyrics. Multiple of his songs have hit potential. Neil’s enormous broadcast ready music catalogue is available for synchronization in all media & may be heard & purchased everywhere. His original music appears in over 1000 online marketing videos. His150+ Music performance Internet videos have received 1/2Million+ views. Neil is an ASCAP Songwriter & Music Publisher Member. He is also a Music Therapist & was twice Board Certified. Neil has provided more than 10,000 music programs/concerts to over 250,000 people - Southern California & Philadelphia. Neil’s self-produced numerous recording sessions feature Grammy Award Winners Grover Washington Jr. & Laurence Juber (Paul McCartney & Wings) + Smooth Jazz Veterans; guitarist Peter White & Saxophonist Warren Hill. Neil often performs with his Instrumental trio consisting of top-flight sidemen. Neil Elliott Dorval Pianist - Performing Recording Artist + Songwriter - Composer [email protected] | 805-796-9863 Recording Discography: Digital Distribution via CD Baby 75+ singles 2024 Original Solo Piano – pending & almost completed 17+ tracks 2020 I’ll Take You Back & Life & Death CD + Bandcamp 2017 “Jazz” Solo Piano Standards, Adult Contemporary & Patriotic 2017 “Renditions” Solo Piano adult contemporary covers 2017 “Romantic Lounge” Jazz standards Solo Piano 2011 “Music For December” Solo Piano Christmas 1996 “Underneath The Moon And Stars: singer songwriter menu 1985 “The Time Has Come” Vinyl (Classic Soft Rock with Neil’s Band “OLDE CITY” – features 1993 CMA Nominee Best New Vocal “Hometown News’” Scott Whitehead Live Performances Sampler: Philadelphia and Los Angeles metropolitan communities, + S.F, Las Vegas, Catalinas Los Angeles, The Franklin Plaza in Philadelphia, The Beverly Hills Hilton, Four Seasons Beverly Hills & Westlake Village, The Hyatt Westlake Vlg. CA, The Ritz Carlton San Francisco, The Mirage Las Vegas, The Baked Potato Pasadena, The Beverly Hills, Lake Sherwood, Las Posas, Woodranch Braemar & Calabasas Country Clubs, Keyboard Concepts & The Canyon Club Agoura Hills, The Manhattan Camarillo CA, (25 show residency in 2019) Oceanhouse; Santa Monica, CA - monthly 2021-2024 ($200,000.00 Steinway Grand). University Village; Thousand Oaks, CA ($150,000.00 new Yamaha Grand) - The Grape Jazz Club: Ventura, CA Oct. 12, 2022 featuring percussionist Luis Conte * Neil is a Recording Academy, Musicares, Jazz Foundation, Music Foundation & Entertainment Community Fund grant recipient.