JC
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
American percussionist
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
23 August 1978(Santa Monica)
Family:
Father:
Ry Cooder
Spouse(s):
Juliette Commagere
The details
Biography
Introduction
Joachim Herbert Cooder (born August 23, 1978 in Santa Monica, California) is a drummer, percussionist, and keyboardist (amongst other instruments) best known for his collaborations with his father Ry Cooder. He played on the Grammy Award winning albums A Meeting by the River (1993) and Buena Vista Social Club (1997). In 2012, Joachim released his debut album Love on a Real Train, collaborating with Petra Haden, Frank Lyon, Inara George, Robert Francis, Matt Costa, Juliette Commagere (to whom Joachim is married), and Jon Hassell.
Discography
Solo albums
- Love on a Real Train (2012)
Performs on:
- A Meeting by the River (1993)
- Buena Vista Social Club (September 1997)
- Chávez Ravine (2005)
- My Name Is Buddy (2007)
- I, Flathead (2008)
- Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down (2011)
- Election Special (2012)