Biography

One of Brazil's top arrangers, producers, and pianists, Cesar Camargo Mariano has had extensive work in the most important arenas of the world and compiled an international career of the highest caliber as a soloist, composer, producer and arranger. Among many Grammy nominations and further awards, Cesar is also the recipient of the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Latin Grammy® Award” awarded to performers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance. Cesar has been invited to perform in some of the world’s major concert halls as well as renowned Jazz venues and Festivals around the world. Among the orchestras he has collaborated with are the London Royal Philharmonic and Tokyo Symphony Chamber. As arranger and producer, Cesar’s collaboration with great artists such as Elis Regina, Ivan Lins, Wilson Simonal, Gal Costa and international artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Al Jarreau, Dianne Reeves, Michael Brecker. The historic album Elis & Tom, (Elis Regina and Tom Jobim), features Cesar as arranger, pianist and musical director. His albums “Samambaia” and “Sao Paulo Brasil”, two of his thirty-plus instrumental albums, are considered classic landmarks by musicians worldwide. Cesar’s compositions such as “Cristal”, “Samambaia”, and “Curumim” have been recorded worldwide by artists such as Yo Yo Ma, The London Royal Philharmonic, Milton Nascimento & Herbie Hancock . He has also composed a wealth of soundtracks for film and TV.