John Bernard Riley

About John Bernard Riley

Miles Davis and Woody Herman have both worked with him as a jazz drummer and educator.

John Bernard Riley before fame

His parents encouraged his early interest in drums by purchasing him a snare drum when he was eight years old. In the 1970s, he attended the University of North Texas College of Music.

Achievement of John Bernard Riley

He was a member of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, where he played drums.

John Bernard Riley family life

He was born and raised in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Associations of John Bernard Riley

He has worked with Stan Getz.

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