Jim Keltner
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Jim Keltner (born April 27, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is a distinguished session drummer who has contributed to the work of many well-known artists.
As a percussionist, Keltner started out in jazz, some of his early work being with Gary Lewis and the Playboys. As a free-lance studio session drummer, he has worked with Jerry Garcia, the Plastic Ono Band, Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr, Joe Cocker, George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, Ron Wood, Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Brian Wilson, Bill Frisell, Neil Young, Phil Keaggy, Crowded House, Fiona Apple, Elvis Costello, Ry Cooder, Sam Phillips, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, among many others. He played drums on both albums released by the Traveling Wilburys and for that reason is sometimes referred to as the Sixth Wilbury.
He has specialized in R&B, and is said to have influenced Jeff Porcaro and Danny Seraphine of Chicago. His drumming style typically melds deceptively simple drum patterns and a casual, loose feel with extraordinary precision. Demonstrations of his style and range can be found from Jealous Guy on John Lennon's Imagine, the hit single "Dreamweaver" by Gary Wright, "Josie" on Aja by Steely Dan, "Lay Down Sally" on Slowhand by Eric Clapton and The Thorns' debut, in which he provides a master class in sensitive musicianship alongside Matthew Sweet, Pete Droge and Shawn Mullins.
In 1987 Jim, along with guitarist Ry Cooder, and bassist Nick Lowe came together to play on John Hiatt's critically acclaimed Bring The Family. Five years later the four musicians reunited as the band Little Village, recording an album of the same name.
He is said to be the judge in the video for George Harrison's 1976 Top 30 hit, This Song.
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He is currently touring with T Bone Burnett in "The True False Identity" tour (June, 2006).
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