Carl Asercion

Carl Asercion (1909–1990) was an American Hawaiian steel guitarist who was most active in the Chicago area.

Biography Carl Ascercion was born in 1909 in Hawaii. His parents were of Filipino ancestry, his father was a bandmaster in the United States Navy. His first musical instrument was the violin, but he switched to steel guitar at a young age. His first group was formed when he was in his teens, and was soon performing regularly on the radio. He entered training at Naval Station Great Lakes. Some shows also featured Asercion's vocal abilities. In addition to his performing he taught Hawaiian and Spanish guitar. Asercion died in 1990. He was the backing group for Eddy Howard's 1957 album "Paradise Isle" on Mercury Records. His group recorded a full album for Replica Records, released in 1957, that prominently featured Asercion's guitar playing.