Marcus Rojas | |
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Marcus Rojas
Performing with Steven Berstein and Kresten Osgood (2007) Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson |
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Background information | |
Born |
Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
February 23, 1963
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