In addition to teaching and conducting, Mr. Neuman is known as a versatile bassist as he plays both electric and acoustic bass in jazz, classical, rock and other music situations. He has been a member of the Las Vegas Philharmonic string bass section since the orchestra’s inception. He also performs in a jazz trio with pianist John Matteson and drummer Barry Farley. They have recorded two CDs live at Osaka Japanese Bistro (in Henderson), where they perform each week. Mr. Neuman has also had the opportunity to perform with various artists ranging from Placido Domingo, Sarah Chang, Itzhak Perlman, Joe Williams, Eric Marienthal and Walt Blanton to celebrities such as Elton John, Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli and the late Luciano Pavarotti. Earlier in his career, he performed in a jazz/fusion group that shared the stage with Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, Yellowjackets, Stanley Jordan, Scott Henderson’s Tribal Tech and others. He has also performed at The Village Vanguard, Jazz @ Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center.

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