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

Cooder began to play drums at the age of 5, inspired by

Jim Keltner James Lee Keltner (born April 27, 1942) is an American drummer and percussionist known primarily for his session work. He was characterized by Bob Dylan biographer Howard Sounes as "the leading session drummer in America". Howard Sounes. ''Dow ...

. Cooder was brought on tours by his father from a young age, exposing him to prominent musicians.

Career

Cooder played on the

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winning albums ''

A Meeting by the River ''A Meeting by the River'' is an album recorded by Ry Cooder and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt; it was recorded in September 1992 and released in April 1993 through the record label Water Lily Acoustics. This improvised, collaborative album features Cooder o ...

'' (1993) and ''

Buena Vista Social Club Buena Vista Social Club is an ensemble of Cuban musicians established in 1996. The project was organized by World Circuit executive Nick Gold, produced by American guitarist Ry Cooder and directed by Juan de Marcos González. They named the gr ...

'' (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

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, Frank Lyon, Inara George, Robert Francis,

Matt Costa Matthew Albert Costa (born June 16, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from Huntington Beach, California, United States. He has 13 independent releases: 7 self-recorded EPs, 6 complete LPs, 4 of which are released via Brushfire Records. ...

, Juliette Commagere (Joachim's wife), and

Jon Hassell Jon Hassell (March 22, 1937 – June 26, 2021) was an American trumpet player and composer. He was best known for developing the concept of "Fourth World" music, which describes a "unified primitive/futurist sound" combining elements of various ...

Discography

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 David Harrison Macon (October 7, 1870 – March 22, 1952), known professionally as Uncle Dave Macon, was an American old-time banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian. Known as "The Dixie Dewdrop", Macon was known for his chin whiskers, ...

'' (2020) Performs on: * ''

'' (1993) * ''

'' (1997) * '' Chanchullo'' (2000) * '' Chávez Ravine'' (2005) * '' My Name Is Buddy'' (2007) * ''

I, Flathead ''I, Flathead: The Songs of Kash Buk and the Klowns'' is the fourteenth studio album by Ry Cooder. It is the final concept album by Ry Cooder. It is the third in his "California trilogy", which began with '' Chávez Ravine'' (2005) and '' My Na ...

'' (2008) * '' Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down'' (2011) * '' Election Special'' (2012) * '' The Prodigal Son'' (2018) * '' Get on board'' (2022)

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cooder, Joachim 1978 births American percussionists Living people Musicians from Santa Monica, California