Herlin Riley performs regularly with his own quintet and the New Orleans Groove Masters, and appears as a special guest with artists across the jazz world. A selection of recent and notable engagements:
Riley led performances described by the presenter as delivering a new experience each set, spanning a wide historical range of the music he calls a "living, breathing art form."
A complete festival performance by Riley's New Orleans Groove Masters at Jazz in Marciac, one of Europe's leading jazz festivals.
A founding Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra member and longtime drummer for Ahmad Jamal and Wynton Marsalis, Riley led a quintet built around groove, featuring pianist Emmet Cohen and bassist Russell Hall.
Riley has appeared in New Orleans club settings alongside artists such as trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and vocalist Erica Falls, in the intimate, community-rooted format the city's jazz scene is known for.
For the most current tour schedule and ticketing, check Herlin Riley's listings on Bandsintown, or contact his booking agency directly.