Carmine Rojas

History

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Carmine Rojas (born February 14, 1953, in Brooklyn, NY) is an American bass guitarist, musical director, composer, and producer. Rojas toured the world with David Bowie from 1983–1987, recording bass on several multi-platinum hits such as "Let’s Dance", "China Girl", "Modern Love" and "Blue Jean". He recorded and tour with Julian Lennon as a musical Director and bassist from 1985-1986 He recorded and toured with Rod Stewart as a musical director and bass guitarist from 1988 through 2003. One of the multiple albums recorded during that time includes the MTV multi-platinum live CD and DVD, Unplugged...and Seated. He also co-wrote songs on the albums Vagabond Heart and A Spanner in the Works. He has also recorded, toured and played alongside Tina Turner, Keith Richards, Stevie Wonder, Ron Wood, Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Eric Johnson, Peter Frampton, Al Green, Carly Simon, Ian Anderson, Paul Rodgers, John Waite, Steve Winwood, Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock, Lee Ritenour, Julian Lennon, John Hiatt, Carole King, Beth Hart, Bobby Womack, Waddy Wachtel, Sam Moore, Billy Squire, Olivia Newton John, Brandy, Michael Hutchence, Bernard Fowler, Blondie Chaplin, Stevie Salas, Billy Gibbons, Leslie West, Joe Lynn Turner, Carlos Santana, Todd Rundgren, LaBelle, Nona Hendryx, Michael Bolton, Ivan Neville, Allen Toussaint, Phil Ramone, Kevin Shirley, Trevor Horn, Patrick Leonard, Charlie Sexton, Jewel, Dave Mason, Mike Patton, Glenn Hughes, Nektar, Tetsuya Komuro, Hitomi, Ziroq, Modern Primitives, Simranking, Sass Jordan, and many others. Rojas is currently recording and touring with blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa. He started in 2005 with the recording of You and Me, and has continued to date, culminating in five studio CDs, in addition to Live from Nowhere in Particular and the DVD Live from the Royal Albert Hall and Live from the Beacon Theatre. Description above from the Wikipedia article Carmine Rojas, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Movies

Joe Bonamassa: Live at Radio City Music Hall
Joe Bonamassa: Live at Radio City Music Hall
Himself
In January 2015, Joe Bonamassa took the iconic Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall for the first time for a sold-out, two-night run that allowed him to fulfill his lifelong dream of performing in one of the world’s most legendary venues.
Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa - Live in Amsterdam
Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa - Live in Amsterdam
Bass
Against the stunning backdrop of the Koninklijk Theater Carré in Amsterdam, blues-rock vocalist Beth Hart and world-renowned guitar hero Bonamassa are on blistering form, turning in an awe-inspiring set of scorching soul covers taken from their 2011 debut album “Don’t Explain” and the 2013 follow-up “Seesaw”, which was Grammy-nominated in the “Best Blues Album” category.
Joe Bonamassa: Tour de Force, Live in London - Night 4 (The Royal Albert Hall)
Joe Bonamassa: Tour de Force, Live in London - Night 4 (The Royal Albert Hall)
Himself
On October 29, 2013, blues-rock star Joe Bonamassa will release Tour De Force – Live In London (J&R Adventures), an unprecedented live concert event unfolding over four DVDs recorded earlier this year at some of the most famous and iconic London venues: Royal Albert Hall, Hammersmith Apollo, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and The Borderline.
Joe Bonamassa: Beacon Theatre, Live From New York
Joe Bonamassa: Beacon Theatre, Live From New York
Bass
Internationally renowned guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa, known as a "tour de force", has delivered another stunning performance at the legendary Beacon Theatre in New York City. It features guest performances by legendary classic rock singer Paul Rodgers (Bad Company and Free), American Music Award winner John Hiatt and Beth Hart, who recently released the stunning duets album Don’t Explain alongside Joe Bonamassa. In addition to these great guest appearances, Bonamassa's show features brand new songs and an awe inspiring guitar experience.
Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Royal Albert Hall
Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Royal Albert Hall
Himself
Award-winning blues rock star, guitar hero and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa's new release, Joe Bonamassa Live From The Royal Albert Hall, a 2-DVD live set, just made it s debut at #6 on Billboard Magazine s Top Music DVD Chart and #10 on the Top Blues Album Chart. The film, released on October 6 by Bonamassa s record company J&R Adventures, captures the intensity and excitement of the May 2009 show that marked Bonamassa s headlining debut at arguably the most prestigious concert venue in the world. May 4, 2009 was a day 20 years in the making, says Bonamassa. I have never been so honored in my life. It was truly larger than the sum of its parts.