César Camargo Mariano

Brazilian pianist, arranger, composer and music producer who worked with some of his country's most important singers like Wilson Simonal and Elis Regina. These collaborations brought him global acclaim, such as the historic 1973 album Elis e Tom, recorded with Antônio Carlos Jobim, that featured Mariano as producer, pianist, and musical director.

From his first marriage with singer Marisa Vertullo Brandão, a.k.a. Gata Mansa, he had a son Marcelo Mariano, today an accomplished bass player. Mariano was married to Brazilian superstar Elis Regina for eight years and they had two children, Pedro Mariano and Maria Rita who today are both established singers.

From his third marriage of 30 years to Flavia Rodrigues Alves he has a daughter, Luisa Mariano (born 1986), a singer, vocal producer, music business professional and graduate from Berklee College of Music, who worked at Sony Music, Buddah Brown Entertainment, and currently works freelance as a tour manager and vocal producer.

In April 1994, Mariano moved to the United States, where he continues to live with his wife. Mariano received the 2006 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.