Mariano was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Italian immigrants.
Mariano was known for his use of the nadaswaram, a classical wind instrument from Tamil Nadu.
He played with one of the Stan Kenton big bands, Toshiko Akiyoshi (his then wife), Charles Mingus, Eberhard Weber, the United Jazz and Rock Ensemble, Embryo and numerous other notable bands and musicians.
Maria ... Show More