Mario Sangermano is a fretted/fretless, 4 and 5 string electric bassist who grew up in Chicago, IL. He began studying music theory and Solfeggio at age 9 with his maternal grandfather, who was a professional Violinist in Europe.
Mario started on the Drums and by age 12 he switched to Guitar for 3 months and then began playing electric bass in local neighborhood bands.
He continued playin...
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Mario Sangermano is a fretted/fretless, 4 and 5 string electric bassist who grew up in Chicago, IL. He began studying music theory and Solfeggio at age 9 with his maternal grandfather, who was a professional Violinist in Europe.
Mario started on the Drums and by age 12 he switched to Guitar for 3 months and then began playing electric bass in local neighborhood bands.
He continued playing bass through high school, playing in various rock, jazz, and fusion bands. By age 18 he began playing Upright Bass and taking classical lessons with Warren Benfield, who was the Principle Bassist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the time.
Mario enrolled in the Jazz and Commercial music program at the "American Conservatory of Music", in Chicago, playing in the schools Big Band and the Jack Mouse Quintet. This led to many performing opportunities to excel and play for more serious music situations.
By age 21, Mario moved to Las Angeles California and played in various bands doing a variety of gigs. In 1994, he relocated to Nashville, Tn., where he still resides, playing Bass for various artists and sessions. Mario is also a solo Artist.
Some of the artists he has toured and recorded with are: most recently the Annie Moses Band (touring/sessions), Crystal Lewis, Avalon, Margaret Becker, Steve Green, Twila Paris, Michael Card, Michael Obrien, Wayne Watson, The Bo Thorpe/Rory Partin Big Band, Famed Producer: Michael Omartian, Famed Drummer: Chester Thompson (Genesis, Phil Collins, Weather Report), and many more...
Other work Mario has done includes:
Jingles: Chevy, Dodge, Avi, Tony Romas Pizza, and Burlington Coat Factory.
Special Performances: In 2012 performed at Carnegie Hall with the Annie Moses Band.
Awards: Gold Record for his work with CCM Artists Avalon, for the album "In A Different Light".
Endorsements: Kiesel/Carvin Basses.
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