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Mr. Riley, I am amazed at what you have been able to do on the set. You are by far the best straight ahead drummer that I have heard and your playing in the Vangaurd and Mintzer bands has been outstanding. I only have one thing to ask of you. Why can't you or the vanguard ever come to Seattle?
by Jon Sheckler (Bellevue, Washington)October 30, 2006 7:32 PM
hey mr riley my name is steve and i just started playing with a jazz band.the leader is saying that is going down during the songs can you give me any advice thanks steve.
by steven barba (staten island new york)October 29, 2006 8:09 AM
Gday John. We met in Amsterdam 2003 at a workshop you gave at the Con. I will be in NY 28th Oct to 7th Nov and then onto Pasic in Austin. Would it be possible to meet up for a lesson? Are you doing any gigs during this period. - I remember you mentioned the Vanguard big band on a Monday night. Looking forward to meeting you.
by Roderick Greig (Melbourne Australia)October 21, 2006 8:13 PM
i john, it s franck from france . i hope you received the cd s ? all the best . franck agulhon
by agulhon franck (france)October 16, 2006 6:38 AM
Hello John, I'm an italian drummer. I studied at Berklee College back in 1983. I' loved your atr of bop drumming, and I just both the other two on amazon. Lerning is a neverending story and you are a great teacher, that really share the experience. Was Bill Stewart a student of yours? I can feel I have something in common. Thanks a lot for everything
by Giovanni Lo Cascio (Rome Italy)October 6, 2006 7:56 AM
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