Marienthal has also mentioned his father was a fan of music, particularly 1940s and 1950s such as Boots Randolph, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.

As Marienthal progressed, his father bought him a $400 Selmer saxophone and enrolled him in Corona Del Mar High School.

[7] After returning to Los Angeles, Eric became a member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band.

[3] In 2012, Marienthal released the album It's Love, produced by guitarist Chuck Loeb, who also appears on the tracks.

The studio band includes keyboardist Russell Ferrante, drummer Gary Novak, and bassist Tim Lefebvre.