Let's make this birthday one to remember.

68 years old (Born on February 15, 1957)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Herlin Riley—the man who keeps jazz swinging and students awake! Whether you're dazzling audiences with your rhythmic magic at Lincoln Center or inspiring young musicians in lecture halls, you always hit just the right note. Your beats are timeless; rumor has it even metronomes envy your precision.

From lighting up stages worldwide alongside legends of New York Jazz Group, to sharing wisdom as a beloved lecturer—your passion resonates louder than any drum solo could. Here's wishing another year filled with joyful rhythms, standing ovations (and maybe fewer questions from sleepy undergrads). Keep grooving strong!