Marcus Rojas
| Marcus Rojas | |
|---|---|
 Marcus Rojas Performing with Steven Berstein and Kresten Osgood (2007) Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 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
- Too Much Sugar for a Dime (Axiom, 1993)
- Carry the Day (Columbia, 1994)
- Makin' a Move (Columbia, 1995)
With Dave Douglas
- Mountain Passages (Greenleaf, 2005)
- Spirit Moves (Greenleaf, 2009)
- United Front: Brass Ecstasy at Newport (Greenleaf, 2011)
- Rare Metal (Greenleaf, 2011)
With Wadada Leo Smith
- Lake Biwa (Tzadik, 2004)
With John Zorn
- The Satyr's Play / Cerberus (Tzadik, 2011)