Mario Criales is a renowned bassist, vocalist, composer, and author originally from Colombia. He has won several awards for his remarkable performances, which opened doors for him to tour and perform across the globe. Mario has given masterclasses at prestigious institutions, including the Berklee School of Music in Boston and Players School in Florida. Mario's diverse musical taste and dedication have enabled him to excel in different music genres from Jazz to Rock to Latin and Classical, as he perceives music as the universal, natural language and genres are just temporary interpretations of its expansion.
He has attended masterclasses with several legendary bassists, including John Patitucci, Steve Bailey, Eddie Gómez, Gary Karr, Oscar Stagnaro, and John Clayton.
Mario currently resides in Miami where he continues to inspire people through his music, compositions, teachings and performances with his intoxicatingly groovy bass lines as well as sing & play showcases.