Creator Commentary

Patrick Riley, though an undiscovered compositional voice, has been a very active educator and performer of music throughout his career. As a composer, Riley often attempts to incorporate elements of the styles he performed frequently, which include jazz, Latin, and rock. Riley’s compositions are vastly worthy of musical and intellectual analysis for his broad usage of style blending and sensitive musicality. Review was written by Jeff Kirkpatrick.

Credits

Patrick Riley is the creator/owner of this project.

A Sound Premise

About the Artist

Patrick Riley is a professional piano/keyboard/percussion player with over 30 years of pro experience in the Washington, DC area. His interests & activities include music production/composition in a home studio using a computer, midi, synthesizers, & multi-track recording software. He is a past member of the American Federation of Musicians – locals 161, 770, & 389. His music performance experience includes US army bandsman – club dates – steady location work at hotels, restaurants, and piano soloist in the dining rooms and lounges on the Carnival Cruiseline cruise ship Fantasy cruising from Florida to the Bahamas. He has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and a Master of Music degree in Music Composition from The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.