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Joachim Cooder
Birth nameJoachim Herbert Cooder
Born (1978-08-23) August 23, 1978 (age 46)
Santa Monica, California
Occupation(s)Drummer, percussionist, keyboardist
Websitejoachimcooder.com

Joachim Herbert Cooder (born August 23, 1978) is a drummer, percussionist, composer, and keyboardist best known for his collaborations with his father, Ry Cooder.

Early life

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Cooder began to play drums at the age of 5, inspired by Jim Keltner.[1] Cooder was brought on tours by his father from a young age, exposing him to prominent musicians.[2]

Career

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Cooder played on the Grammy Award winning albums A Meeting by the River (1993) and Buena Vista Social Club (1997). He is seen performing in the accompanying Buena Vista Social Club documentary, released in 1999.

In 2012, he released his debut album Love on a Real Train, collaborating with Petra Haden, Frank Lyon, Inara George, Robert Francis, Matt Costa, Juliette Commagere (Joachim's wife), and Jon Hassell.

Discography

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Solo albums

  • Love on a Real Train (2012)
  • Fuchsia Machu Picchu EP (2018)
  • Over That Road I'm Bound: The Songs of Uncle Dave Macon (2020)

Performs on:

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References

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  1. ^ "Featured Buena Vista Social Club Artists". PBS.
  2. ^ Valluzzo, Andrea (June 1, 2018). "Joachim Cooder on crafting his sound". Bridgeport News. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.