… born in 1956, is a British bassist and composer who began his musical career at the age of twelve when he started playing guitar. Two years later, he switched to bass guitar and acquired his first double bass in 1973. In 1974, he moved to London, initially playing in pubs before being introduced to the Free Jazz scene by saxophonist Mike Osborne. During this time, he worked with many notable musicians, including Elton Dean, Keith Tippett, Stan Tracey, and Evan Parker. In 1984, he became part of a trio with drummer Tony Levin, and he played in various formations, including the Dunmall/Rogers/Levin Trio, which later merged into the Mujician ensemble in 1988.

In 1987, Rogers moved to the U.S. and played in New York with musicians such as Gerry Hemingway, Don Byron, and Myra Melford. After returning to Europe, he joined the jazz quartet Equip’Out, which featured Elton Dean and Sophia Domancich. His musical partnership with Domancich continued, leading to further albums and performances until 1999. Rogers then moved to France, working with artists like Michel Doneda and Daunik Lazro, and performed with musicians like John Zorn, Derek Bailey, and Andrew Cyrille.

Rogers is also a composer, and his works have been performed by various groups. He recorded a quartet album with Paul Dunmall and Sophia Domancich and released three solo albums: Listen (1989), Heron Moon (1995), and Being (2007).