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Marcus Rojas

Marcus Rojas
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Marcus Rojas
Performing with Steven Berstein
and Kresten Osgood (2007)
Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson
Background information
Born (1963-02-23) February 23, 1963 (age 54)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Tuba

Marcus Rojas (born February 23, 1963) is an American 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.

With Henry Threadgill

With Dave Douglas

With Wadada Leo Smith

With John Zorn


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