Johnnie Riles

Band Leader /  Saxophonist

A native Floridian hailing from Fort Lauderdale.  Attended Dillard High School where the great Canonball Adderly began his musical career.  As a High School Band Director, the influences of Cannonball is heard in his presentations.  He organized his first band in High School and jumped immediately into the Miami Beach Nigh Club circuit which included the Marco Polo swinger lounge.  The Castaways, the Sir John Night Beat,  The Conntinual Club. His current group,
Blues Therapy and Jazz has been working now for over 25 years., playing old school blues and jazz.  A unique group of musicians who all started their musical career in the Miami Beach Night Club circuit.

Our mission, to keep Old School Blues and Jazz alive.