Joachim Cooder
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August 23, 1978
Joachim Cooder | |
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| Born | Joachim Herbert Cooder August 23, 1978 Santa Monica, California |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, percussionist, keyboardist |
| Website | joachimcooder |
Joachim Herbert Cooder (born August 23, 1978) is a drummer, percussionist, composer, and keyboardist best known for his collaborations with his father, Ry Cooder.
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
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.
