Alex Riel

Alex Riel, (September 13, 1940 in Copenhagen, Denmark), is a Danish jazz and rock drummer.

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September 13 - 1940 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Danish - Jazz - Rock - Drummer

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Riel has recorded with, among others, Kenny Drew, Bob Brookmeyer, Thomas Clausen, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Jackie McLean, and Dexter Gordon. He has also worked with a wide range of important jazz musicians, including Ray Brown, Donald Byrd, Don Cherry, Art Farmer, Stéphane Grappelli, Hank Jones, Thad Jones, and Ben Webster.

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Kenny Drew - Bob Brookmeyer - Thomas Clausen - Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Jackie McLean - Dexter Gordon - Ray Brown - Donald Byrd - Don Cherry - Art Farmer - Stéphane Grappelli - Hank Jones - Thad Jones - Ben Webster

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He was also a founding member in 1968 of the popular Danish rock group The Savage Rose.

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His album The Riel Deal won a Danish Grammy Award in 1996.

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