Herman Riley
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BornAugust 31, 1933
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedApril 14, 2007
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Herman Riley | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 31, 1933 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 2007 Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1960–2007 |
Herman Riley (August 31, 1933 – April 14, 2007) was a jazz saxophonist who was a studio musician in Los Angeles. He worked with Gene Ammons, Lorez Alexandria, Count Basie, Bobby Bryant, Donald Byrd, Benny Carter, Quincy Jones, Shelly Manne, Blue Mitchell, and Joe Williams.[1][2] He died of heart failure in Los Angeles at the age of 73.[3]
