PAT BIANCHI
Genres: Hard Bop, Soul Jazz • United States

Preeminent Organist, Pat Bianchi, is arguably one of the most versatile B3 player's on the jazz scene today. He actively plays and tours in contexts spanning from traditional organ trios, to progressive ensembles to fusion groups. Currently, Bianchi is an active member of the Pat Martino Trio, the Tim Warfield Quartet,  Chuck Loeb’s Plain and Simple Band (Guitarist with Fourplay) and frequently plays with Lou Donaldson. Regarding this Pat says, “Working with such a variety of bands has been such an education for me. I’ve learned to switch gears on a nightly basis and have worked hard to develop the right sound and feel for every situation that I play. Connecting with and supporting the leader, while maintaining my sound, is the most important thing to me.”    Bianchi is a dominant force on the Hammond Organ and his current trio includes Byron Landham (drums) and Mark Whitfield (guitar). read more...