Charlie Mariano

Charlie Mariano
Mariano at a 2003 concert
Background information
Born
Carmine Ugo Mariano

(1923-11-12)November 12, 1923
DiedJune 16, 2009(2009-06-16) (aged 85)
Köln, Germany
GenresJazz, jazz fusion, world music
OccupationsMusician, composer
InstrumentsSaxophone, nadaswaram
Years active1945–2009
LabelsBethlehem, Denon, Catalyst, ECM
Formerly ofStan Kenton, Embryo, Supersister

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