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Howard Riley

Howard Riley (1943–2025) was a British composer, pianist and jazz musician.

Also recorded as John Howard Riley

Howard Riley

Born
1943 · Huddersfield.
Died
2025
Nationality
United Kingdom
Occupation
composer · pianist · jazz musician
Fields
jazz
Education
University of York · Indiana University · University of Wales
Languages
English

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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