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Chris Byars - tenor, alto sax
Peter Bernstein - guitar
Neal Miner - bass
Joe Strasser - drums

Sweet Tooth
GUT STRING RECORDS (2011)
A collection of six of Neal's original compositions, past and present.  This recording features long time bandmates and friends, Chris Byars, Peter Bernstein and Joe Strasser.

  1. Blues Okura
  2. Manhattan Spring
  3. Locke Bop
  4. Inner Beauty
  5. Blackout
  6. Sweet Tooth




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Neal Miner - bass
Michael Kanan - piano
Joe Strasser - drums

Happy Hour
GUT STRING RECORDS (2009)
Dedicated to many jazz musician’s favorite watering hole, the Corner Bistro. This self-produced recording documents Neal’s close musical connection with pianist Michael Kanan and drummer Joe Strasser, through a program of Miner’s originals and his arrangements on some favorite standards.

  1. Doghouse Blues (Neal Miner)
  2. Lullaby Of The Leaves (Bernice Petkere)
  3. Serenade In Blue (Harry Warren)
  4. Boilermaker (Neal Miner)
  5. At The Bistro (Neal Miner)
  6. Bye, Bye, Baby (Jule Styne)
  7. The Changing Scene (Neal Miner)
  8. Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea (Harold Arlen)
  9. Marmaduke (Charlie Parker)
  10. Happy Hour (Neal Miner)




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Chris Byars - tenor sax, flute
Richie Vitale - trumpet
John Mosca - trombone
Steve Ash - piano
Neal Miner - bass
Tom Melito - drums

The Evening Sound
SMALLS RECORDS (2006)
Neal's first release on the Smalls Records label as a leader.  This recording spotlights Neal's original compositions, as well as each member of this sextet.

  1. A Clever Air
  2. Contemplations
  3. The Evening Sound
  4. Coffee Shop
  5. Shades Of Blue
  6. Night Owls
  7. Urban Lights
  8. Willowmere
  9. Black Beans
  10. Blues For Red And Brown




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Neal Miner - bass
Chris Bergson - guitar
Joe Strasser - drums
Doug White - tenor sax*

The Real Neal
JUNIPER RECORDS (2000)
Neal's debut recording as a leader on the Juniper Records label. This bass feature recording displays Neal’s love for playing standard melodies, as well as showcasing his own original music.

  1. Blues For Red And Brown* (Neal Miner)
  2. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Jerome Kern)
  3. Night Owls* (Neal Miner)
  4. Put On A Happy Face (Charles Strause)
  5. The Message (Neal Miner)
  6. This Is Always* (Harry Warren)
  7. Neality* (Doug White)
  8. Pick Yourself Up* (Jerome Kern)
  9. Bassism (Neal Miner)
  10. Autumn Nocturne (Josef Myrow)
  11. Spiffy* (Doug White / Neal Miner)






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