Doug Riley CM (April 24, 1945-August 27, 2007) was a Canadian musician. Born in Toronto, Ontario and informally referred to as "Doctor Music", he spent two decades with the Famous People Players as its musical director, besides his participation on over 300 album projects in various genres. Riley died of a sudden heart attack on August 27, 2007 at age 62. Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ... is the 114th day of the year (115th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... is the 239th day of the year (240th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked... Famous People Players is an internationally renowned black light theatre company. ...

Riley is a graduate of the University of Toronto and has studied with the Royal Conservatory of Music. The University of Toronto (UofT) is a public research university in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) is a music school in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that is noted throughout the country. ...

Awards and recognition

• 1981: nominee, Juno Awards, Best Jazz Album: Tommy Ambrose at Last (Tommy Ambrose with the Doug Riley Band)
• 1993-2000: Jazz Organist of the Year, Jazz Report Awards
• 2003: member, Order of Canada

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External links

• Triplet Records: Doug Riley profile
• Order of Canada: Doug Riley
• From CBC News