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John Bernard Riley

John Bernard Riley (born June 11, 1954) is an American jazz drummer and educator. He has performed with Woody Herman, Stan Getz, Milt Jackson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, John Scofield, Bob Mintzer, Gary Peacock, Mike Stern, Joe Lovano, Franck Amsallem, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, John Patitucci, and Bob Berg.

John Bernard Riley

John Riley with Knut Kristiansen Tentett and John Riley at the stage at Thon Hotel Jølster. The concert was part of Jazz på Jølst and took place on 14. October 2017.

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Name
John Riley
Birth Name
John Bernard Riley
Born
11 June 1954
Birthplace
Aberdeen, Maryland, United States
Occupation
Musician, educator
Nationality
United States
Fields
jazz · post-bop
Education
Manhattan School of Music · University of North Texas College of Music · Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

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John Bernard Riley (born June 11, 1954) is an American jazz drummer and educator. He has performed with Woody Herman, Stan Getz, Milt Jackson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, John Scofield, Bob Mintzer, Gary Peacock, Mike Stern, Joe Lovano, Franck Amsallem, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, John Patitucci, and Bob Berg.

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John Bernard Riley (born 1954) is a drummer, music educator and musician, among other activities, of American nationality. The drummer was born in Aberdeen.

John Bernard Riley was educated at Manhattan School of Music, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and University of North Texas College of Music. The drummer worked for Manhattan School of Music. The work spans jazz and post-bop.

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