Ben Riley

Drummer

Birthday July 17, 1933

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Georgia

DEATH DATE Nov 18, 2017 (84)

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About

Drummer who has played with Stan Getz, Ahmad Jamal, and Woody Herman, among others. He was also in the group Sphere.

Before Fame

He served in the army, where he joined the army band.

Trivia

He has performed with Mary Lou Williams and was also part of the New York Jazz Quartet.

Family Life

He grew up in Savannah, Georgia.

Associated With

He performed alongside the great Thelonious Monk.