Charlie Mariano

Charlie Mariano
Mariano at a 2003 concert
Mariano at a 2003 concert
Background information
Birth nameCarmine Ugo Mariano
Born(1923-11-12)November 12, 1923
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 2009(2009-06-16) (aged 85)
Köln, Germany
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, world music
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentAlto saxophone
Years active1945–2009
LabelsBethlehem, Denon, Catalyst, ECM
Formerly ofStan Kenton, Embryo

Carmine Ugo Mariano (November 12, 1923 – June 16, 2009)[1] was an American jazz saxophonist who focused on the alto and soprano saxophone. He occasionally performed and recorded on flute and nadaswaram as well.

  1. ^ "Jazzmusiker Charlie Mariano gestorben". Münstersche Zeitung.de. June 16, 2009. Archived from the original on June 21, 2009. Retrieved June 16, 2009.