Marc Rogers
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Marc Rogers is a Canadian acoustic and electric bassist.
Career
Rogers studied at the University of North Texas College of Music, where he was a member of the One O'Clock Lab Band directed by Neil Slater.
He is a member of the band The Philosopher Kings. Rogers tours with and is a member of Michael Kaeshammer's band.{{cite news|url=http://recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1594527|title=Classy start to jazz fest|last=Clark|first=Deanna|date=23 April 2010|work=The Recorder and Times|accessdate=28 May 2010}} He has recorded and written music for film and TV including Zoe Busiek: Wild Card, the L Word, Lie With Me and Saint Ralph.
In 1999, Rogers was the bassist for the band Laszlo which featured Norah Jones as the lead singer.{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/976547-Marc-Rogers?sort=year%2Casc&limit=500|title=Marc Rogers Discography|publisher=Discogs|accessdate=17 September 2014}}
In 2006 he was in a jazz ensemble with Robi Botos, Phil Dwyer, and Terri Lyne Carrington. They were nominated for a Juno Award in the category Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year for the recording One Take – Volume II.
Rogers is a contributing columnist for Canadian Musician Magazine.{{cite news|url=http://www.canadianjazzarchive.org/en/musicians/marc-rogers.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110414044609/http://www.canadianjazzarchive.org/en/musicians/marc-rogers.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=14 April 2011|title=Marc Rogers Bio|publisher=Canadian Jazz Archive|accessdate =2 April 2015}}
Personal life
Rogers is married to singer/songwriter Karen Kosowski.{{cite news|url=http://music.cbc.ca/#!/bands/Karen-Kosowski |title=Karen Kosowski on CBC |publisher=CBC Music |accessdate=24 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301002442/http://music.cbc.ca/ |archivedate=1 March 2016 }}
Selected discography
Solo
- Marc Rogers – Lunasa (2003){{cite news|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/lunasa-mw0001541304|title=Lunasa|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate =2 April 2015}}
With Jarvis Church
- Jarvis Church & The Soul Station – Vol. 1 (2012){{cite web|url=http://music.cbc.ca/#!/blogs/2012/5/Jarvis-Church-releases-new-single-Do-It-Better |title=Jarvis Church releases new single 'Do It Better' |publisher=CBC Music |accessdate=2 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301002442/http://music.cbc.ca/ |archivedate=1 March 2016 }}
With Shawn Hook
- Cosmonaut and the Girl (2012){{cite web|url=http://www.marcrogers.com/discography/|title=Discography'|publisher=Marc Roger's Official Website |accessdate =2 April 2015}}
With Michael Kaeshammer
With Emma-Lee
- Backseat Heroine (2012)
With Sarah Harmer
- Oh Little Fire (2010)
With Nelly Furtado
- Mi Plan (2009)
With Mark McLean
With Anjulie
- Anjulie (2009)
With Stereos
- Throw Ya Hands Up (Single)(2009)
- Summer Girl (Single)(2009)
With Justin Hines
With Kreesha Turner
- Passion (2008)
With Serena Ryder
With Theo Tams
With Fefe Dobson
- Joy (2010)
With K'naan
- The Dusty Foot Philosopher (2005)
With Peter Katz
With Amanda Stott
With Sophie Milman
With Emilie-Claire Barlow
- Like a Lover (2005)
With Layah Jane
With Emma Roberts
With Matt Dusk
- Peace on Earth (2004)
With The Good Lovelies
With Emblem3
- Nothing to Lose (2005)
With Kate Ceberano
- Kensal Road (2013)
With Barbra Lica
References
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Category:Canadian rhythm and blues musicians
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Category:20th-century Canadian bass guitarists
Category:21st-century Canadian bass guitarists
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