Died On This Date (June 16, 2009) Charlie Mariano / Played Sax With Stan Kenton
themusicsover Charlie Mariano
November 12, 1923 – June 16, 2009
Charlie Mariano was a gifted alto saxophone player who is best remembered for his work with Stan Kenton and Charles Mingus. In later years, he played in the German jazz rock band, Colours. Charlie Mariano died of cancer at the age of 85.