Carlos Sosa (musician)
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Carlos Sosa performing October 2010. | |
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| Born | San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone Flute |
| Years active | 1996–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, Zac Brown Band, Hanson, Natalia Lafourcade, Wynonna Judd, Mike Posner, Skrillex, Missy Elliott, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dumpstaphunk, Warren Haynes, Ozomatli, Intergalactix, and Mexican artists Jesse and Joy.
He has also performed with Marcus King, Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews, Big Freedia, Cimafunk, and Gary Clark, Jr., among others.
In 2024, Sosa and the Grooveline Horns joined the house band for Kill Tony.