Saxophone, Nagaswaram
Charlie Mariano
Saxophone, nagaswaram
Born Nov. 11, 1923 , Boston
† 2009 in Köln
Studied music at Berklee College of Music, Boston
Lived in Cologne, Germany
Charlie Mariano was one of the last living musicians from the bebop era. He started performing professionally in 1941 with a showband in the Boston area. From this time he constantly worked until today.
1953 - 1955 Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie, Erroll Garner
Late 1950s Toshiko Akiyoshi, Shelly Manne
Early 1960s Charles Mingus Band, McCoy Tiner
During the late 60s he lived in Asia and Europe
Early 70s he worked with groups like "Embryo", "Ambush"
Late 70s: Eberhard Weber's "Colours" and "United Jazz&Rock Ens."
and guest on albums by "Steely Dan" and others
Early 80s he worked with "Stone Alliance", Stu Goldberg, Toto Blanke
Since then he has recorded with german popstar "Nena", Jasper Van't Hof and many others He still tours regularly under his own name and for others. He is legendary with critics worldwide for his instantly recognisable sound and strong melodic sense. Because he usually appears live only in Europe or Asia, Charlie has almost been forgotten in the USA.