Carlos Sosa (musician)

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Carlos Sosa
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Carlos Sosa performing October 2010.
Background information
Born San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s) Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Flute
Years active1996–present

Carlos Sosa is an American musician, producer, composer, music director, and arranger. Heavily influenced by the R&B and funk sounds of the 1970s, Sosa founded Grooveline Horns in 1996, and is best known for touring and recording with Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz, [1] [2] Zac Brown Band, and Hanson.

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Early influences and career

Sosa started playing saxophone around the age of 10. When he was 15, he joined a funk band and started playing clubs in Texas. Heavily influenced by Earth, Wind & Fire, James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic, he knew his musical preferences leaned heavily towards funk, R&B, soul and pop music.

He attended Texas State University, getting a degree in Audio Engineering. While in college, he formed Grooveline Horns and they played with various cover bands on 6th Street, honing their versatility. Within a short time, they began playing with Austin musician Bob Schneider. This led to bigger acts using the group including Don Henley, Suicidal Tendencies, [3] [4] and Kelly Clarkson. [5]

Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009 We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things., Jason Mraz 2009 Teen Choice Awards Won
2005Best Groupera Album, La MafiaLatin Grammy Awards [6] [ non-primary source needed ]Won
2004Spanish Album of the Year, Con Poder, Salvador [7] 35th GMA Dove Awards Won
1997Best Horns: Grooveline Horns, The ScabsAustin Music Awards [8] Won
1998Best Horns: Grooveline HornsAustin Music Awards [9] Won
1999Best Horns: Grooveline HornsAustin Music Awards [10] Won
2000Best Horns: Grooveline Horns, The ScabsAustin Music Awards [11] Won
2001Best Horns: Grooveline HornsAustin Music Awards [12] Won
2003Best Horns: Grooveline HornsAustin Music Awards [13] Won
2006Best Horns: Grooveline HornsAustin Music Awards [14] Won

Discography

[15] [16]

YearAlbumArtistCredits
2017 Finally It's Christmas Hanson Engineer, Horn Arrangements, Saxophone
2017Sir Rosevelt Sir Rosevelt Saxophone, arranger
2017Jesse & Joy Jesse & Joy Saxophone
2017Lay It on Down Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band / Kenny Wayne Shepherd Saxophone
2017Until My Voice Goes Out Josh Abbott Band Producer, engineer, Saxophone, Horn Arrangements
2016Spark Drake White Saxophone
2015 Big Trouble Outasight Composer
2015 Un Besito Mas Jesse & Joy Saxophone
2015 Vivir Sin Miedo Buika Saxophone
2014 8 Luis Fonsi Arranger, engineer, Horn Arrangements, Horn Engineer, Mixing, Saxophone
2014Dear You Meiko Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, Horn Engineer
2014 Defected Presents Glitterbox Ibiza 2014Composer
2014Engelbert Calling Engelbert Humperdinck Saxophone, Primary Artist, Horn, Horn Arrangements, Horn Engineer
2014 Junto Basement Jaxx Composer
2014 Viaje Ricardo Arjona Saxophone, producer
2013All People (Deluxe) Michael Franti Saxophone, arranger, Horn Section
2013Baby Let's Dance Shane Filan Saxophone
2013 Dirty Word Dumpstaphunk Guest Artist, Primary Artist
2013 In a World Like This Backstreet Boys Saxophone, Horn Engineer, Primary Artist
2013 PTX, Vol. 2 Pentatonix Composer
2013Red Room The Shadowboxers Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, Primary Artist
2013 Everything to Me Shane Filan Saxophone
2013Whut It Dew: The AlbumRapid RicSaxophone
2012 Love Is a Four Letter Word Jason Mraz Saxophone
2012 Live at the Moody Theater Warren Haynes / Warren Haynes BandSaxophone, Guest Artist
2012 ¿Con Quién Se Queda el Perro? Jesse & Joy Arranger, Saxophone
2012Watergate XWatergate RecordsComposer, producer
2011Cocoon Heroes Adam Beyer / Dorian PaicComposer, producer
2011When You Gonna Learn Beverly Knight Saxophone
2011Everybody Want Sum Dumpstaphunk Saxophone
2011 Soul UK Beverly Knight Horns
2011 Everything Everytime Everywhere Trevor Hall Saxophone, Horn Engineer
2011 Man in Motion Warren Haynes Saxophone
2011Fabric 56 Derrick Carter Composer
2010The Future Ain't What It Used to BeBleu EdmondsonSaxophone
2010Top Ten Salvador Producer
2009Back in the Box DJ Sneak Producer, Mixing, composer
2009Del Castillo Del Castillo Saxophone
2009Catwalk Megahits 2009Various ArtistsComposer
2009Chilled, Vol. 2: 1991–2009Various ArtistsComposer
2009How Far Is Heaven: The Best of Salvador Salvador Producer
2009La Terrazza Atmospherical Fun Club Valentino Kanzyani Composer, producer
2008 10,000 Nights (2 Tracks) Alphabeat Composer
2008Bacardi B-Live, Vol. 9Various ArtistsComposer
2008 The Glass Passenger Jack's Mannequin Saxophone, Horn Arrangement
2009When I Let GoPaul WesleySaxophone, Horn Arrangements
2008Thicker Than Water Vallejo Saxophone, composer
2008 We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. Jason Mraz Arranger, engineer, Flute, Saxophone (Tenor), Saxophone (Baritone)
2008 The New World Bruce Robison Saxophone, composer
2007Feel the BoomboxBoombox ATXProducer, Saxophone, Founder, Group Member
2007Future Clouds & Radar Future Clouds & Radar Saxophone
2007Noble Creatures The Gourds Saxophone
2007Listen Hear Dumpstaphunk Saxophone
2007Get Down Todd Terry / Todd Terry All Stars Composer
2007Penthouse: La Nuit Luxure Todd Terry Composer
2007Strictly Todd Terry Todd Terry Composer
2007 The Birth of Cornelius Corneille Saxophone, Horn Arrangements
2007The Grand DJ Mix 2007: Non Stop House TraxxVarious ArtistsComposer
2007Vocal House Sensation, Vol. 1Various ArtistsComposer
2007Young Style Grooves, Vol. 3Various ArtistsComposer
200624/7 Intimate PraiseJoyce PierceSaxophone
2006From There to Here and NowRolandoProducer, engineer, Mixing, composer
2006Get It Goin'StereokitschSaxophone
2006Hot House 2006Various ArtistsComposer
2006 Musique, Vol. 1 Daft Punk Composer
2006No. 1 Euphoric Dance Album (Box Set)Various ArtistsComposer
2006Real House ClassicsVarious ArtistsProducer, composer
2006Sensation White 2006Various ArtistsComposer
2006Sessions 4 DJ Sneak Composer
2006Summer EssentialsVarious ArtistsComposer
2005 ¡Bastardos! Blues Traveler Editing, Saxophone, Horn Overdubs
2005ByzantineJud NewcombSaxophone
2005ChicaChicaSaxophone
2005DistanciasJason McGuireEngineer
2005Family DuelsInland KnightsComposer
2005House of Om DJ Sneak Composer
2005Parables & Primes Danny Schmidt Engineer, Assistant
2005Playboy: The Mansion Soundtrack Felix da Housecat Producer, composer
2005Qué Tan Lejos Está El Cielo Salvador Producer, arranger, Vocals, Saxophone, Recording, composer
2005Renaissance Presents FrontiersYousefComposer
2005Switch, Vol. 3Various ArtistsComposer
2005Technics in the Mix 50: 2005Various ArtistsComposer
2004Album, Vol. 2Various ArtistsComposer
2004Amor Sagrado, Vol. 1Various ArtistsComposer
2004Chillout Sessions, Vol. 5Various ArtistsComposer
2004Club Classics – The Greatest Old SkoolVarious ArtistsProducer, composer
2004Housekeepin' DJ Sneak Composer
2004Dancemania, Vol. 21: Non-Stop Mixed by X-TremeX-TremeComposer
2004 Para el Pueblo La Mafia Guest Artist, Saxophone
2004Screen CutsVarious ArtistsComposer
2004 So Natural Salvador Composer
2004The Trax Records: The Next GenerationVarious ArtistsComposer
2004The Trax Records: Queer TraxVarious ArtistsComposer
2004Tribal Gathering Presents 10 Years of Sankey's SoapKrysko / Greg VickersProducer, arranger, Mixing, composer
2003Alfresco Soiree, Vol. 2Various ArtistsComposer
2003Best of House, Vol. 3Various ArtistComposer
2003Chinese Vacation Steve Poltz Saxophone
2003 Con Poder Salvador Producer, arranger, Saxophone, Recording, composer
2003Conciones de la Familia de la VegaLeti DelavegaTenor Saxophone
2003Credence Club HitsVarious ArtistsComposer
2003 Daft Club Daft Punk Composer
2003Dance Nation 2003Various ArtistsComposer
2003 Homework/Discovery Daft Punk Composer
2003Earthbeat, Vol. 2Various ArtistsComposer
2003Good for NuthinHoneybrowneProducer, engineer, Mixing, Percussion, Vocal Harmony, Group Member
2003House Classics: The Greatest House Anthems of All TimeVarious ArtistsProducer, composer
2003Living in a Big Pink EdselHulley GulleysSaxophone
2003LuckyJean SynodinosSax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Group Member
2003Now Dance 2003, Vol. 2Various ArtistsComposer
2003Pensando en TiVarious ArtistsProducer
2003Steamboat Live '97 Vallejo Primary Artist
2003Chinese Vacation Steve Poltz Horn Arrangements
2003Pure Dance Party, Vol. 1Various ArtistsComposer
2003Siempre en Forma, Vol. 1Various ArtistsComposer
2003The Best Dance Album in the World...Ever! 2002Various ArtistsComposer
2003The Challenge: A Call to ActionPromise KeepersHorn Overdubs
2003Underwater, Episode 2 Darren Emerson Producer, arranger, Mixing, composer
2003Worship Live Salvador Arranger
2002 2002 Brit Awards Hits Various ArtistsComposer
2002Bate Que BateMayonesaVocals
2002Decks and the City, Vol. 1: New YorkMarcus & DominiqueProducer, arranger, Mixing, composer
2002Fencing Under Fire Patrice Pike Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
2002Got Dance?Various ArtistsComposer
2002 Into Motion Salvador Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, Overdub Engineer
2002Kiss Presents: Hit List 2002Various ArtistsComposer
2002Mastercuts: DiscothèqueVarious ArtistsProducer
2002Miss Moneypenny's GoldVarious ArtistsComposer
2002My Favorite Record Asylum Street Spankers Additional Personnel, Sax (Baritone)
2002Nouvelle DiscothèqueVarious ArtistsComposer
2002Platinum IbizaVarious ArtistsProducer, arranger, Mixing, composer
2002Trust the DJ: SJ01 Smokin Jo Producer, Mixing, composer
2002Wild, Vol. 15Various ArtistsComposer
2001Absolute 2001Various ArtistsComposer
2001AtacaTribuProducer, engineer, Editing, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
2001Creamfields 2001 Seb Fontaine / YousefProducer, composer
2001 Digital Love Daft Punk Composer
2001 Discovery Daft Punk Composer
2001DjMixed.Com: DJ FeelgoodDJ FeelgoodProducer, arranger, Mixing, composer
2001 Global Underground: Singapore Darren Emerson Producer, arranger, Mixing, composer
2001 Lonelyland Bob Schneider Saxophone
2001Mayonesa Chocolate Vocals
2001Miami 2001Various ArtistsComposer
2001Miss Moneypenny's: Going GlobalJim "Shaft" RyanProducer, arranger, Mixing, composer
2002Now Dance 2002Various ArtistsComposer
2001Now That's What I Call Music! 50 [UK]Various ArtistsComposer
2001Pepsi Chart 2002Various ArtistsComposer
2001Queen Club Paris: DJ Set, Vol. 1–2Various ArtistsComposer
2001Sneak's Ju Ju Beats DJ Sneak Composer
2000BombtracksThe ScabsSaxophone
2000DestroyerThe ScabsSaxophone
2000Sub Club Presents SubversionVarious ArtistsProducer, arranger, Mixing
1999Classic ClassicVarious ArtistsProducer, composer
1999Club Series, Vol. 2 DJ Irene Composer
1999Denver LiveDJ Vitamin DProducer, arranger, Mixing, composer
1999Groove Radio International Presents: Global HouseSwedish EgilComposer
1999Hits Jocelyn Brown Composer
1999Little BrotherBeaver NelsonSaxophone
1999Ministry of Sound, Vol. 9Various ArtistsComposer
1999More Than a Feeling The Scabs Horn Arrangements
1998Absolute Dance Mix, Vol. 2Various ArtistsComposer
1998Boom Boom Baby The Ugly Americans Horn Arrangements
1998Boomtown FloodCadillac Voodoo ChoirSax (Tenor), Sax (Baritone)
1998Freebird The Scabs Horn Arrangements
1998L.A. House RiotThe International HooligansComposer
1998Subliminal: Get The Message, Vol. 1Various ArtistsComposer
1997House KissesVarious ArtistsComposer
1997 Vallejo Vallejo Assistant Engineer
1995Deep House Party, Vol. 2Various ArtistsComposer
1986 Should the World Fail to Fall Apart Peter Murphy Cover Design, Paintings
2017ANTS, Vol. 2: God Save the QueenVarious ArtistsComposer
2015Defected Presents Most Rated Ibiza 2015Various ArtistsComposer
2012Digital LoveAlmamyComposer
2009Mundo Alas Leon Gieco Y Otros Paintings
2012Strictly 4 DJs, Vol. 6Various ArtistsComposer
2011Strictly Ibiza to Amsterdam Norman Doray Composer
2015Ven a CristoAlex PerezComposer
2012Wax Motif & Neoteric Present Strictly Rhythms, Vol. 9Various ArtistsComposer

Singles

YearSingleArtistCredits
2015 The Wild Life Outasight Composer

Tours

Music community and advocacy

Carlos Sosa discussing musician rights. Carlos Sosa Grooveline Horns Musician Rights.jpg
Carlos Sosa discussing musician rights.

Carlos is an active member of the Texas Chapter Board of Governors for the Recording Academy (also known as the GRAMMYs), having held office as both President and Vice President. [18] [19]

He is on the board of directors for the SIMS Foundation, [20] and has advocated with local politicians regarding the epidemic of opioid abuse. [21]

Sosa is also an Advisory Board Member [22] of Black Fret, a non-profit organization that provides grants and mentorship to musicians. [23]

He has advocated for passing laws for royalty payments for musicians in the US, providing parity with the rest of the world. [17]

After the 2017 Las Vegas shooting while playing with Josh Abbott band, [24] [25] he urged fans to continue going to shows. [26]

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