Alex Acuña

Peruvian musician

Born: 12 December 1944
Pativilca
Country: Peru
Record labels: Alessa Records
Discography: 2 albums

Biography

Alex Acuña is a jazz musician who plays drum kit, percussion instrument, conga and percussion guitare. Alex Acuña was born on 12 December 1944 in Pativilca. The music is usually filed under jazz, rock music and world music. Record labels: Alessa Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Acuarela de Tambores” (2000) to “Barxeta” (2012). Honours include Latin Grammy Trustees Award.

Alejandro Neciosup Acuña (born December 12, 1944), known professionally as Alex Acuña, is a Peruvian–American jazz drummer and percussionist. He has also worked as an educator at University of California, Los Angeles, and Berklee College of Music. LAMA, Musicians Institute, USC, CSUN.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Acuarela de Tambores 2000

Barxeta 2012

Also plays on

Albums where Alex Acuña is credited as a sideman

1977	Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter — Joni Mitchell	congas, cowbell, vocals, shakers, ankle rattlers
1981	Ella Abraça Jobim: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Antonio Carlos Jobim Song Book — Ella Fitzgerald	drums (drum set)
1985	Dog Eat Dog — Joni Mitchell	Batá drum
1991	Night Ride Home — Joni Mitchell	percussion