A harmonically advanced pianist along with a developing arranger, Jim McNeely has already established several notable musical organizations in his profession. After graduating from the University or college of Illinois, McNeely experienced a stint with Ted Curson (1976-1978) and was a significant person in the Mel Lewis Orchestra (1978-1984), Stan Getz’s Quartet (1981-1985), and, during a lot of the 1990s, the Phil Woods Quintet. McNeely, who in addition has used Bobby Watson, Artwork Farmer, Joe Henderson, and his personal trios, furthermore to composing for the Carnegie Hall Jazz Music group, has led documenting classes for SteepleChase (1976), Gatemouth, Owl, and Concord.