Guitar

Riley Martin is a California-born jazz guitarist and rising figure in Chicago’s jazz scene. Initially attracted to rock, he discovered jazz through his high school band and never turned back. With a broad foundation in many styles of music and a passionate commitment to improvisation, Riley plays with both fire and historical awareness. A graduate of Roosevelt University, Riley studied with guitar great Henry Johnson, whose impact gave him the tone of George Benson and Wes Montgomery. In addition to performing and composing, Riley is a dedicated and patient guitar teacher, equally capable of guiding beginners through the fundamentals and helping advanced players find their voice on the instrument.

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