Mario Pagliarulo

Photo by Greg Watermann
Photo by Greg Watermann
Photo by Greg Watermann
Photo by Greg Watermann
Photo by Greg Watermann
Photo by Greg Watermann
Photo by Greg Watermann
Photo by Greg Watermann
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MARIO PAGLIARULO - BASSIST

Dedicated, passionate and innovative are three words that perfectly describe up-and-coming L.A. bassist Mario Pagliarulo. Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Mario has spent the last 15 years building a name for himself, with a career that spans the Atlantic and touches on almost every musical genre and style.
Touring with such well-known Italian artists and groups as Gianni Fiorellino and Chao Shi firmly established Mario in his native country. Mario moved to Los Angeles in 2001, and quickly became one of the most sought-after session players in the city.
After building his reputation by gigging, touring and recording with some of the hottest independent artists in today’s scene, Mario caught the attention of Serj Tankian, lead singer for the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum band, System Of A Down. Serj took Mario on board as the bassist for the upcoming world tour promoting his highly-anticipated solo album, Elect the Dead (Serjical Strike Records/Reprise Records, 2007), which drops on October 23, 2007. The tour will kick off on October 12, and will take Serj, Mario, and the band around the US and Europe, opening for the Foo Fighters in the UK throughout November.
Mario has had the pleasure of collaborating, recording and performing with well- known producers and musicians such as Eddie Kramer (producer & engineer, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones), Steve Lukather (guitarist, Toto, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones), Thomas Lang (creator, “Creative Control” instructional DVD, drummer, Nina Hagen, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart), and Dan Monti (producer, Serj Tankian, Metallica, Buckethead).
A diverse musical background, unique musical sensibility and impeccable professionalism have always driven Mario’s bass playing career. As one of L.A.’s busiest bassists, Mario performed over 200 live shows between 2005 and 2006. The upcoming year promises to be just as jam-packed, with plenty of shows, tours and recording sessions already underway for this fast-rising bassist.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Serj Tankian (System Of A Down), Antonio Pontarelli, Jewel In The Lotus, Sovory, Chasing Saints, Audra Hart, Francesco Sondelli, The PetalStones, Kelli, Daniel Rene, Renfey, Tawny Ellis, DJ Drea, Kelly Mantle, Seema J, Zenvox, NOMAD, Pamela Williams

PAST PROJECTS

Rachel Page, Dre Allen, Shannon Curfman, Rachel Lynn, Funk Cabaret w/Victory Elliot, Sonya Kahn, Esther Canata, Chelsea Doll, Atomic Angel, EVP, Chantal Barry, Bexx, Phillip Ray, DMZ//38, Cezar Marolla, Ozono, Patricio Castillo, Gianni Fiorellino, Chao-Shi, Kammafunky, Confusion/Radioattiva, Luca Sepe

DISCOGRAPHY

Big Black Bus – Kelli (2006), Disordinary – Francesco Sondelli (2006), The Retrograde Survival Kit – Jewel In The Lotus (2006), Mundo Mental – Zenvox (2006), Satellite Baby – Kelly Mantle (2006), Sonya Kahn – Sonya Kahn (2006), Funk Cabaret – Victory Elliot, Stung – The PetalStones (2005), I Wish – Esther Canata (2005), Hailstone – Ozono (2004), Transplantation – Ozono (2003), Beautiful Ride – Chao-Shi (2002), Freevolo – Chao-Shi (2001), Girasole – Gianni Fiorellino (2000)

TELEVISION APPEARANCES

“Star Tomorrow (w/Dre Allen)”– CBS (2006), “ LATV En Concierto (w/Zenvox)” – LATV (2006), “The Comeback, Episode 7 (w/The PetalStones)” – HBO (2005), “Neapolis (w/Ozono)” – Rai Tre (2005), “Napoli Blu (w/Chao-Shi)” – Rai Uno (2001), “Bellezze D’Esate (w/Gianni Fiorellino) – TMC (1999)

COLLABORATIONS

Eddie Kramer (producer & engineer, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones), Steve Lukather (guitarist, Toto, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones), Thomas Lang (creator, “Creative Control” instructional DVD), Dan Monti (producer, Serj Tankian, Metallica, Buckethead), Michael Jay, Bernard Fowler, Jimmy Waldo, Johhny Viera, Brent Grunow, Malin Akerman, Maria Eberline, Mike Lesniak, Brett Banducci, Mike Elsner, Makoto Izumitani, Peter Lobo, Karen Tepperberg, Ijeoma, Document Room Studios, Steakhouse Studios
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