Carmine Rojas is a highly acclaimed and accomplished American musician, boasting a multifaceted career as a bass guitarist, musical director, composer, and producer, whose life and work have been shaped by his birth on February 14, 1953, in the vibrant and culturally rich borough of Brooklyn, New York.
Noted musician and accomplished bassist, Rojas, embarked on a remarkable journey as part of an esteemed world tour, joining forces with the legendary David Bowie from 1983 to 1987. During this extensive collaboration, Rojas showcased his impressive bass skills, lending his talents to a plethora of multi-platinum hits that have become an integral part of music history. Some of the most iconic songs that benefited from Rojas' expertise include "Let's Dance", a vibrant and energetic track that has captivated audiences worldwide; "China Girl", a hauntingly beautiful ballad that has become a staple of Bowie's discography; "Modern Love", a funky and upbeat anthem that has been a fan favorite for decades; and "Blue Jean", a catchy and memorable single that has stood the test of time.
Julian Lennon and Pablo Rojas formed a collaborative partnership, with Rojas assuming the role of musical director and bassist from 1985 to 1986, marking the beginning of a fruitful musical association. Subsequently, Rojas joined forces with the renowned Rod Stewart, serving as musical director and bass guitarist from 1988 to 2003, during which time they worked together to produce a number of notable albums.
The illustrious career of Rojas has been marked by a plethora of opportunities to collaborate with an array of accomplished artists, including the incomparable Tina Turner, the legendary Keith Richards, the iconic Stevie Wonder, the renowned Ron Wood, the electrifying Stevie Ray Vaughan, the revered BB King, the dynamic Mick Jagger, the virtuosic Eric Clapton, the exceptional Eric Johnson, the accomplished Peter Frampton, the soulful Al Green, the gifted Carly Simon, the innovative Ian Anderson, the powerful Paul Rodgers, the emotive John Waite, the soaring Steve Winwood, the piano-driven Billy Joel, the groundbreaking Herbie Hancock, the melodic Lee Ritenour, the introspective John Hiatt, the regal Carole King, the sultry Beth Hart, the R&B icon Bobby Womack, the guitar legend Waddy Wachtel, the soulful Sam Moore, the hard-rocking Billy Squire, the pop sensation Olivia Newton John, the R&B princess Brandy, the charismatic Michael Hutchence, the versatile Bernard Fowler, the punk-infused Blondie Chaplin, the fusion master Stevie Salas, the blues-rock virtuoso Billy Gibbons, the hard-rocking Leslie West, the metal-tinged Joe Lynn Turner, the guitar god Carlos Santana, the rock icon Todd Rundgren, the legendary soul group LaBelle, the iconic Nona Hendryx, the smooth crooner Michael Bolton, the funk master Ivan Neville, the new orleans legend Allen Toussaint, the esteemed producer Phil Ramone, the renowned engineer Kevin Shirley, the innovative producer Trevor Horn, the hit-making producer Patrick Leonard, the country-rock guitarist Charlie Sexton, the pop sensation Jewel, the rock legend Dave Mason, the rock icon Glenn Hughes, the prog-rock pioneers Nektar, the Japanese producer Tetsuya Komuro, the Japanese pop star Hitomi, the experimental rock group Ziroq, the avant-garde rock band Modern Primitives, the digital music pioneers Simranking, the hard-rocking Sass Jordan, and many, many others.
Rojas is currently engaged in a dynamic musical partnership with renowned blues rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, a collaboration that has been ongoing since 2005. It was during this period that they first collaborated on the recording of the album "You and Me". This fruitful partnership has yielded a total of five studio CDs, as well as a series of live recordings, including the CDs and DVDs "Live from Nowhere in Particular", "Live from the Royal Albert Hall", and "Live from the Beacon Theatre".
