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Ben Riley

This article is about the musician. For the British politician, see Ben Riley (politician). For the Marvel Comics character, see Ben Reilly.
Ben Riley
Riley in New York City, 1977
Riley in New York City, 1977
Background information
Birth nameBenjamin Alexander Riley Jr.
Born(1933-07-17)July 17, 1933
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
DiedNovember 18, 2017(2017-11-18) (aged 84)
West Islip, New York
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums

Benjamin Alexander Riley Jr. (July 17, 1933 – November 18, 2017) was an American jazz drummer known for his work with Thelonious Monk, as well as Alice Coltrane, Stan Getz, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Ahmad Jamal, and as a member of the group Sphere. During the 1970s and 1980s he was a member of the New York Jazz Quartet.