Neal II
Raliegh Neal II is a musician, composer, and educator whose artistry has spanned over 30 years across the world. From performing with legends like Herbie Hancock, Guru’s Jazzmatazz, and Omar Lye-fook, to inspiring the next generation of artists through global music education, Raliegh’s work is a fusion of soul, skill, and healing energy.
A keyboardist rooted in jazz, soul, and hip-hop, Raliegh has carried his sound from Bay Area clubs to international stages — and into classrooms, studios, and workshops where music becomes a tool for connection and growth.
Led by keyboardist Raliegh Neal II, The Dans of Steel gather some of the Bay Area’s most in-demand musicians to reanimate the catalog that defined studio perfectionism — Steely Dan, plus the deep cuts and side projects of Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, and the session legends in their orbit.
Expect the harmonic detail and rhythmic snap the material demands: horn-tight arrangements, layered vocals, and solos that honor the records while breathing live. It’s a show built for listeners — and for anyone who has ever tried, and failed, to play these tunes at home.