Ben Riley
American drummer (1933-2017) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 84
Benjamin Alexander Riley Jr. 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.
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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.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2017 · aged 84
