Danny Kortchmar

Birth Name:

Danny Kortchmar

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Music department, Actor

Started out in a folk duo with James Taylor, playing guitar to Taylor's harmonica around Martha's Vineyard
Became a successful session musician after releasing singles and albums with several bands and playing back-up during Carole King's solo career
Helped define the sound of many singer-songwriters in the 1970s including David Crosby, Graham Nash, Carly Simon and James Taylor
His solo discography includes the 1973 album "Kootch" and the 1980 album "Innuendo․"
Started producing albums starting with co-writing and co-producing many of Don Henley's solo projects, including "I Can't Stand Still" and "Building the Perfect Beast․"
Though primarily a musician, he had an acting role in "This Is Spinal Tap" as Ronnie Pudding
Played with Carole King when she received her Gershwin Award from president Obama at the White House

2023C.A.S. Award - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television - Non-Fiction, Variety or Music - Series or Specials:Nominated

Fast Facts