Herman Riley, RIP

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It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes.

One of my favorite musicians just died on Sunday. Herman Riley, monster of the tenor sax and a fixture on the Los Angeles jazz scence for as long as I can remember has passed away. DAMN!
Herman was a warm, gentle man and one of the greatest improvisers I have ever heard. I will miss him so much. This town never did realize how great Herman was, perhaps because he was so quiet and unassuming.
I must have heard him play live at least 100 times. He could make your heart stop when playing a ballad and just flat-out TEAR THE ROOF OFF when blowing what has to me my favorite Herman Riley original, "Mamalina."
I am so incredibly bummed out right now . . .
First Teddy Edwards, then Bill Perkins and now Herman Riley. My three favorite L.A. tenors are gone . . .

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Topic - Herman Riley, RIP - Allan Songer 06:35:37 04/17/07 (1)

Re: He will be missed... - NewGuy 07:13:19 04/17/07 (0)

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