Grammy nominated organist, winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2016 rising star poll and Hot House magazine’s 2019 poll, Pat Bianchi has established himself as one of the premier organists on the international scene today. His command of the instrument, harmonic prowess, rhythmic intensity and versatility are rivaled by few. Bianchi has had the honor of being a long time member of jazz guitar icon, Pat Martino’s trio and also performed with NEA Jazz Master and saxophone legend, Lou Donaldson’s quartet for a number of years as well.
Born in Rochester New York, Bianchi comes from a musically gifted family. He began playing organ at the age of 7 and was playing his first professional gigs by the age of 11. While in grade school, he enrolled in The Eastman School of Music’s preparatory program for piano and music theory while at the same time being mentored by numerous musicians in the Rochester music scene. Bianchi continued his studies at Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) and is now a member of the faculty at this prestigious college.
While having the honor to perform with such greats as: Red Holloway, Terell Stafford, Peter Bernstein, Chuck Loeb, Dakota Staton, Ralph Peterson, Tim Warfield, George Benson and many others, Bianchi has released six CD's as a leader and is also a featured artist on over 30 recordings. His newest release, "In The Moment” rose to #1 on the Jazzweek Radio Charts and features an array of guests including Pat Martino, Kevin Mahogany, Joe Locke, Peter Bernstein, Paul Bollenback, Byron Landham, Carmen Intorre, Jr.
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The Pat Bianchi Trio Jeff Tain Watts & Paul Bollenback Live at The Beacon Theatre • NYC
The Pat Bianchi Quartet Joe Locke, Byron Landham and Paul Bollenback
Live at The Jazz Showcase • Chicago
The Pat Bianchi Trio Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham
Live At Dazzle • Denver
The Pat Bianchi Trio Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham
Live At Dazzle • Denver
The Pat Bianchi Trio Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham Berklee College of Music • Boston
Introducing Organist
Pat Bianchi
Recent Articles
He went on to become one of the monster Hammond B3 organists on today's scene. But an unusual aspect of that ascendency is that he started on organ, not taking the usual path of starting on piano at a young age and later discovering the organ and falling in love with it………. Read Article
Winner of the Rising Star–Organ category in DownBeat’s 2016 Critics Poll, Bianchi has spent long hours alone at the organ developing his command of the instrument. Nowadays, he has a well-earned reputation as a bandleader and educator… Read Article
There are so many musicians that have influenced me. Of course the biggest influences are the musicians I have worked for and with. I was very fortunate to be mentored by many great musicians…. Read Article
New York organ master Pat Bianchi is part of the instrument’s elite corps, a player who can be found on stages with alto saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson, vibraphone great Joe Locke, and Pat Martino…. Read Article
"We were in the middle of the gig, and Lou asked me if I knew 'The Masquerade Is Over,'" says Bianchi. "I said, 'No, I didn't know it.' He said — right on stage — 'Well, you're going to learn it right now.' I had the 'Oh, shit' kind of moment, but I figured it out after a couple of choruses. And when it was over, he looked over and smiled at me. So I passed the test.” ….. Read Article
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DiscographyClick on the CD to listen
*as a leader
*as a sideman
Venue
The Jazz StandardItaly TourItaly TourItaly TourItaly TourItaly TourItaly TourItaly TourThe MetThe MetThe MetThe Orpheum TheatreBerklee College of MusicThe Orpheum TheatreThe Orpheum TheatreThe Orpheum TheatreThe Orpheum TheatreThe Beacon TheatreCount Basic TheatreThe Beacon TheatreThe Beacon TheatreThe Beacon TheatreThe Beacon TheatreThe Jefferson CenterSouth Jersey JazzJewellDazzleDauphin Co Jazz & WineRudy’sSouthSmall’sThe Jazz ShowcaseThe Side DoorPortola Jazz FestivalArt BoutikiUUU Art CollectiveRudy’s Chris’ Jazz CafeThe Jazz StandardBaltimore Chamber Jazz
City
New York, NYMatera, ItalyPotenza, ItalyNaples, ItayBari, ItayRome, ItalyCampbasso, ItalyPescara, ItalyPhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PABoston. MABoston. MABoston. MABoston. MABoston. MABoston. MANY, NYRed Bank, NJNY, NYNY, NYNY, NYNY, NYRoanoke, VASomers Pt. NJOmaha, NEDenver, COHarrisburg, PANashville, TNPhiladelphia, PANY, NYChicago, IllOld Lyme, CTPortola, CASan Jose, CARochester, NYNashville, TNPhiladelphia, PANew York, NYBaltimore, MD
Date
December 3, 2019November 17, 2019November 16, 2019November 15, 2019November 14, 2019November 13, 2019November 12, 2019November 11, 2019November 9, 2019November 8, 2019November 6, 2019November 1, 2019October 31, 2019October 30, 2019October 29, 2019October 26, 2019October 25, 2019October 22, 2019October 21, 2019October 19, 2019October 18, 2019October 16, 2019October 15, 2019October 12, 2019October 11, 2019September 18, 2019September 17, 2019September 6, 2019August 30, 2019August 24, 2019July 31, 2019July 25 thru 28 2019July 13, 2019June 2019June 2019April 2019April 2019February 2019January 2019January 2019
Additional Information
The Pat Bianchi QuartetThe Pat Bianchi Trio The Pat Bianchi Trio The Pat Bianchi Trio The Pat Bianchi Trio The Pat Bianchi Trio The Pat Bianchi Trio The Pat Bianchi Trio The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham)The Pat Bianchi Trio Masterclass (feat Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Byron Landham)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Carmen Intorre Jr.)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Carmen Intorre Jr.)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Carmen Intorre Jr.)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (Paul Bollenback & Carmen Intorre Jr.)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (feat Jeff “Tain Watts & Paul Bollenback)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (feat Jeff “Tain Watts & Paul Bollenback)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (feat Jeff “Tain Watts & Paul Bollenback)The PB Trio Opens for Steely Dan (feat Jeff “Tain Watts & Paul Bollenback)The PB Special Edition Trio feat: Paul Bollenback and Byron LandhamThe PB Special Edition Quartet feat: Joe Locke, Paul Bollenback and Byron LandhamThe PB Special Edition Trio feat: Paul Bollenback and Byron LandhamThe PB Special Edition Trio feat: Paul Bollenback and Byron LandhamPB as leader & MD “New York Guitar” feat: Byron Landham, Mark Whitfield and Ed CherryClark Gibson Quintet featuring Pat BianchiThe PB Quartet feat: Troy Roberts, Paul Bollenback and Byron LandhamThe PB Special Edition Trio feat: Paul Bollenback and Byron LandhamThe PB Special Edition Quartet feat: Joe Locke, Paul Bollenback and Byron LandhamPB Trio featuring: Adam Nussbaum and Jonathan KreisbergPB TrioPB TrioPB TrioSpecial Guest ArtistSpecial Guest- Artist in Residence Est 82 seats sold @ $30 each290 seats sold
Past Performances
Venue
Wichita State UnivLyric TheatreShea’s PACHeinz HallStranahan TheatreEmbassy TheatreFulton Jazz FestivalCafe StritchCafe Pink HouseDenver City Park JazzNW Arkansas Jazz Society UNO Jazz LabSide DoorDazzleFrankies JazzKuumbwa JazzCafe Pink HouseCafe StritchBlack CatNAMM ShowNoceCliff Bell’sBebop Jazz ClubInsernia JazzTibe Jazz ClubGregory’s Yardbird SuiteLolitas JazzKiwi JazzMarians Jazz RoomBirr JazzBebop Jazz ClubCafe CentralJazz Club RedutaThe Jazz DockJamboreeDazzle Generations Elkhart Jazz FestCliff Bell’sNighttownBLU JazzPythodd Jazz RoomBethel CollegeMiami Dade CollegeClarrisa St Jazz Festival
City
Wichita, KSBaltimore, MDBuffalo, NYPittsburgh, PAToledo, OHFt. Wayne, IndianaFulton, NYSan Jose, CASaratoga, CADenver, COFayetteville, AKOklahoma City, OKOld Lyme, CTDenver, COVancouver, BCSanta Cruz, CASaratoga, CASan Jose, CASan Francisco, CAAnahiem, CADes Moines, IowaDetroit, MIRome, ItalyCampbasso, ItalyLa SpeziaRome, ItalyEdmonton, ABCalgary, ABCalgary, ABBern SwitzerlandCastellonorato, ItalyRome, ItalyMadrid, SpainCzech RepublicCzech RepublicBarcelona, SpainDenver, COFraunfeld, SwitzerlandElkhart, INDetroit, MICleveland, OHAkron, OHRochester, NYBethel, KSMiami, FlRochester, NY
Date
November 2018October 2018October 2018October 2018October 2018October 2018August 2018August 2018August 2018July 2018July 2018July 2018March 2018February 2018February 2018 (2 nights)February 2018February 2018February 2018 (3 nights)January 2018 (3 nights)January 2018 (4 days)January 2018January 2018November 2017November 2017November 2017October 2017 (2 nights)October 2017October 2017Sept 30, 2019March 2017 (5 nights)February 2017February 2017January 2017 (6 nights)February 2018 (2 nights)February 2018 (1 nights)January 2017November 2016 (2 nights)October 2016 (3 nights)June 2016 (3 nights)May 2016May 2016May 2016May 2016April 2016January 2016August 2016
Additional Information
Special Guest- Artist in Residence PB Trio • Opening Act for Steely DanPB Trio • Opening Act for Steely DanPB Trio • Opening Act for Steely DanPB Trio • Opening Act for Steely DanPB Trio • Opening Act for Steely DanHeadlining ArtistPB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Duo ~ Viscount InstrumentsPB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio Co Lead concertsPB Trio PB Trio PB Trio Co Lead concertsCo Lead concertsPB Trio PB Trio Masterclass ~ ConcertsCo-lead billPB Trio PB Trio PB Trio PB Trio Special Guest- Artist in Residence Special Guest- Artist in Residence PB Trio
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