September 19, 2025

Herlin Riley

A New Orleans legend, drummer Herlin Riley brings a lifetime of rhythm, soul, and swing to the stage. A longtime member of Wynton Marsalis’s ensembles and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Riley’s playing is vibrant, joyful, and deeply rooted in tradition.

With global acclaim and a rich musical legacy, Riley leads his quartet through an electrifying set that showcases his signature groove, sharp instincts, and the spirit of the Crescent City.

Herlin Riley smiling in glasses, wearing an orange shirt and vibrant animal print vest, holds drumsticks. Warm, expressive tone with a dark, blurred background.
Herlin Riley
Live from WWOZ
“Tootie Ma”
Emmet Cohen & Herlin Riley
Oh But On The Third Day Wynton Marsalis Septet at Dizzy’s Club 2013