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 L.A., 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 his backing band, the FCC. Mario spent 2008 on tour throughout the U.S. and Europe promoting Serj's highly-acclaimed solo album, Elect the Dead (Serjical Strike Records/Reprise Records, 2007).

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 300 live shows between 2005 and 2008. 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) and the FCC, Trevor Hall, Aishah, 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

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

DISCOGRAPHY

...Or So They Say – Chasing Saints, 2007

Big Black Bus – Kelli, 2006

Disordinary – Francesco Sondelli, 2006

The Retrograde Survival Kit – Aishah, 2006

Mundo Mental – Zenvox, 2006

Satellite Baby – Kelly Mantle, 2006

Sonya Kahn – Sonya Kahn, 2006

Funk Cabaret – Victory Elliot, 2005

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

The Tonight Show (w/Serj Tankian and the FCC), NBC, 2008

The Carson Daly Show (w/Serj Tankian and the FCC) - NBC, 2008

The Jimmy Kimmel Show (w/Serj Tankian and the FCC) – ABC, 2008

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’Estate (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, drummer – Nina Hagen, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart), Dan Monti (producer – Serj Tankian, Metallica, Buckethead), Andrew Murdock (MudRock), Michael Jay, Bernard Fowler, Jimmy Waldo, Brent Grunow, Mike Lesniak, Brett Banducci, Mike Elsner, Document Room Studios, Steakhouse Studios