3 Facts About the Drumming on 'Ohnedaruth'

Ben Riley played drums on ‘Ohnedaruth’, not Rashied Ali. The track was recorded on January 29, 1968, with Riley behind the kit.

Riley was a frequent collaborator with Thelonious Monk. His style differs from Ali’s more free-form approach.

The session marked a shift in the album’s drum sound. Riley’s steady swing contrasts with the avant-garde energy Ali typically brought.