Career
He is also known for playing keyboards with Pat Benatar in the 1980s,
With Benatar he was usually billed as Charlie Giordano and played for five albums, beginning in 1983. His role in the band was praised by Billboard magazine. With Benatar he was identifiable by his glasses and distinctive array of berets, blazers and 1980s-style ties.
As a session musician Giordano"s playing has included Madeleine Peyroux"s 1996 album Dreamland and Bucky Pizzarelli"s 2000 album Italian Intermezzo.
The latter"s mix of opera, Italian folk, and swing presaged his appearance in the similarly genre-mashing Sessions Band Tour with Springsteen. Giordano also participated in a 2002 revival of garage rock band ? and the Mysterians.
In 2008, he accompanied British singer Barb Jungr for a short stand in a New York City cabaret. Seeger Sessions Tour with the Sessions Band (2006)
Magic Tour with the East Street Band (2007-2008)
Working On A Dream Tour with the East Street Band (2009)
Wrecking Ball Tour with the East Street Band (2012-2013)
High Hopes Tour with the East Street Band (2014)
The River Tour 2016 with the East Street Band (2016).