Kevin O'Neill, born in California, moved to Ohio and attended high school in Mansfield.  He began playing saxophone around fifth grade and continued into college.  Kevin graduated in 2002 from Capital University with a degree in Jazz Studies. 

Since then he has made a living playing professionally  and teaching around the Columbus area.  Currently he is teaching sax/flute at Colonial Music in Hilliard.  As well as Sharp Circle, Kevin also currently plays with the Hoodoo Soul Band, Yumbambe, Soul Kitch'n, RFG Quintet,  and New Pollution.