Ben Riley
American drummer (1933–2017)
Died aged 84CancerUnited States
Biography
Benjamin Alexander Riley Jr. (July 17, 1933 – November 18, 2017) was an American jazz drummer known primarily for his work with Sonny Rollins and Thelonious Monk. Riley worked with a number of other musicians throughout his prolific career as a sideman, such as Alice Coltrane, Stan Getz, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and Ahmad Jamal. Riley was also a member of the group Sphere, and during the 1970s and 1980s, he was a member of the New York Jazz Quartet.
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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
- post-bop
Instruments
- drum kit
Quick answers about Ben Riley
- How old was Ben Riley?
- Ben Riley died on November 18, 2017 at the age of 84.
- When is Ben Riley's birthday?
- Ben Riley was born on July 17, 1933.
- Where was Ben Riley born?
- Ben Riley was born in Savannah.
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- Ben Riley's zodiac sign is Cancer.
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- Ben Riley is a citizen of United States.
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- Ben Riley is known as jazz musician, musician.
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