Marcus Rojas

Marcus Rojas

Marcus Rojas
Performing with Steven Berstein
and Kresten Osgood (2007)
Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson
Background information
Born (1963-02-23) February 23, 1963
Origin Brooklyn, New York
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Tuba

Marcus Rojas (born February 23, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York) is a tubist from New York City, best known for his work in jazz.

He is a graduate of New York City's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and holds a B.M. degree (with distinction) from the New England Conservatory of Music.

A longtime member of Spanish Fly, which includes Steven Bernstein (trumpet) and David Tronzo (guitar). He has played on over 300 recordings. He has performed and/or recorded with a wide range of musicians, including They Might Be Giants, John Zorn, Henry Threadgill, Sly & Robbie, and Foetus.

He teaches at New York University, the State University of New York at Purchase, Brooklyn College, and the Manhattan School of Music Pre-college Division.

Discography

With Henry Threadgill

With Dave Douglas

With Wadada Leo Smith

With John Zorn

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