Alex Acuña

Alex Acuña

Alejandro Nesciosup Acuña

On 13 records in 3 Record Tribe collections

Played on

Heavy WeatherWeather Report, 1977Composed By, Congas, Tom Tom, Drums Don Juan’s Reckless DaughterJoni Mitchell, 1977Bells, Congas, Cowbell, Shaker Black MarketWeather Report, 1976Percussion, Congas Live In Berlin 1975Weather Report, 2011Percussion The Incredibles (An Original Soundtrack)Michael Giacchino, 2004Percussion The ImmigrantsThe Zawinul Syndicate, 1988Musician, Vocals, Drums, Percussion Rattle And HumU2, 1988Percussion Last NiteLarry Carlton, 1987Percussion Lyle MaysLyle Mays, 1986Drums Dog Eat DogJoni Mitchell, 1985Bata FriendsLarry Carlton, 1983Percussion AutoamericanBlondie, 1980Percussion MoonshadowsAlphonso Johnson, 1976Chimes, Congas, Bongos, Cowbell

About

Born December 12, 1944 in Pativilca, Peru. Moved to Puerto Rico in 1967 and then on to Las Vegas in 1974.
Drummer and percussionist, joined Weather Report (1975 - 1978). Additionally, has worked with Perez Prado, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Chick Corea, Whitney Houston, Placido Domingo, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Beck, Roberta Flack and Al Jarreau.
Often credited as Alejandro “Alex” Acuna and Alex Acuna.