Ben Riley
An excellent drummer whose strong support has helped a variety of advanced bop sessions, Ben Riley is best known for his association with Thelonious Monk's Quartet even though he was only a member for three years. Prior to playing with Monk, Riley performed with many combos, including those led by Randy Weston, Sonny Stitt, Stan Getz, Junior Mance, Kenny Burrell, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis-Johnny Griffin (1960-1962), Ahmad Jamal, Billy Taylor, and Ray Bryant. His well-documented stint with Monk (1964-1967) was followed by associations with Alice Coltrane (on and off during 1968-1975), the New York Quartet (throughout the 1970s and '80s), Ron Carter (1975-1977), Jim Hall (1981), and the group Sphere. In addition, Riley has toured extensively with Abdullah Ibrahim.
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Discography
7 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Charlie Parker - All Bird - Volume 6
Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, Ben Riley
Jazz - Released by Jamey Aebersold Jazz on 23 Mar 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
On Tour (Live)
Sphere, Charlie Rouse, Buster Williams, Ben Riley, Kenny Barron
Contemporary Jazz - Released by Red records on 1 Jan 1986
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Havin' Fun with Buster Williams and Ben Riley
Massimo Faraò, Buster Williams, Ben Riley
Jazz - Released by RACING JAZZ on 15 Jul 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Grown Folks Music
Pop/Rock - Released by Sunnyside on 23 Apr 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Ebony Rhapsody
Ben Riley, Jaki Byard, Milt Hinton, Ricky Ford
Jazz - Released by Candid on 1 Jan 1990
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Just the Same (Ben Riley Remix)
Electronic - Released by MRG Recordings on 24 Sep 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -