Greg Riley

Bio:

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Music Education, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Master of Music in Saxophone Performance, University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Doctor of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance, The University of Southern California. PERFORMANCES: Greg Riley has performed with The Los Angeles Opera, The Music Theater of Southern California, Keiko Matsui, The Quincy Jones Orchestra, and The Ray Charles Orchestra. Dr. Riley is currently touring with Cook, Dixon & Young formally known as Three Mo' Tenors. He has recorded with various artists including, Craig Horton, Frank Lenz, Crystal Lewis, John Tesh, Keiko Matsui, Leslie Paula, Sarah Shannon, Sound Assembly, The Bayou Brass Band, Chris Whynaught, and Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band. Dr. Riley studied saxophone with Jim Rotter (USC), Gary Foster (USC), Bob Sheppard (USC), Doug Masek (USC), Tim Timmons (UMKC), Dr. Willie Morris (U of A), and William Dole (U of A). Prior to joining the faculty at West Chester University of PA, Dr. Riley served as Adjunct Instructor of Saxophone and Bassoon at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California and Adjunct Instructor of Saxophone and Jazz Ensemble at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Professor Riley also served as an Instructor of Saxophone and Clarinet at The Masters College in Santa Clarita, California. Dr. Riley is a member of the North American Saxophone Alliance and the International Association of Jazz Educators.

Member Since:

July 14, 2008

Influences:

Ben Webster, Lester Young, Hank Mobley, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, Branford Marsalis, Chris Potter, Bob Mintzer, Charles Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Tim Warfield, Gary Foster, Jim Rotter, William Dole, Doug Masek, Tim Timmons, Michael Brecker, Benny Golson, Bob Sheppard, Gary Thomas, Joe Henderson, Joshua Redman, Mark Turner, Sonny Rollins, and Dexter Gordon.

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Record Label:

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