- Born
- 17 July 1933
Savannah - Died
- 18 November 2017
New York City - Country
- United States
Biography
Ben Riley was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Ben Riley was born on 17 July 1933 in Savannah and died on 18 November 2017 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop.
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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Also plays on
Albums where Ben Riley is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Ben Riley play?
Ben Riley is known for playing drum kit.
When and where was Ben Riley born?
Ben Riley was born 17 July 1933 in Savannah.
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