Mario has been a professional musician and educator for over 25 years. He has extensively toured and performed in clubs, music festivals, and dive bars throughout the U.S. and Europe

As an educator, Mario is a saxophone instructor at the University of MA, and offers private saxophone, clarinet and flute lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.

 Mario is a PA native and well known for performing with many national and regional artists including The Love Dogs, Signs of Life and The Special Blend band. Additionally, Mario has performed live at the Efes Pilsen Blues Festival, Boston Jazz & Blues Festival, Notteden Blues Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Molde Jazz & Blues Festival, Rolling River Festival, Waterfront Blues Festival, Québec Blues Festival, Québec Biscuits & Blues Fest, Gaspirilla Arts Festival, and Musicfest.