John Bernard Riley

About

Jazz drummer and educator who has performed with Miles Davis and Woody Herman.

Before Fame

His parents were very supportive of his early love of drums, getting him a snare when he was eight years old. He later attended the University of North Texas College of Music in the 1970s.

Trivia

He played drums for the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra.

Family Life

He grew up in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Associated With

He has collaborated Stan Getz.