John Riley Quartet at Chorum Hall
Three-time Grammy-winning drummer brings his sticks to Red Stick
A partnership between the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and Chorum Hall, the Jazz Listening Room series brings cabaret-style jazz concerts featuring nationally and internationally known acts to Baton Rouge. This night critically acclaimed performer, author and teacher, John Riley takes the stage. A three-time Grammy-Award-winner and thirteen-time nominee, Riley has worked with the world's leading Jazz musicians, playing on hundreds of recordings and at major venues with the likes of Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Woody Herman, John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Bob Mintzer, The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and many more. He is the author of The Art of Bop Drumming, Beyond Bop Drumming, The Jazz Drummer's Workshop, and the DVD The Master Drummer. On hiatus from the faculty of Manhattan School of Music and SUNY Purchase, Riley will be joined by local musicians Mike Esneault, Roland Guerin, and Tony Digradi, at Chorum Hall. 7:30 pm at 1024 Executive Park Avenue. Tickets are $15 in advance from BonTempsTix.com, or $20. Facebook.com/Chorum.Hall for more information.
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