Pat Bianchi

Performing on Sunday, February 15, 2026 — 4:00 PM at the Bijou Stage

Experience the soulful power of the Hammond B‑3 as Pat Bianchi takes the Bijou Stage for a performance filled with groove, imagination, and mastery of jazz organ. Known for his fluid technique, rich harmonic sense, and deep respect for tradition, Bianchi delivers music that is both timeless and fresh, captivating audiences with each note.

A native of Rochester, New York, Bianchi began playing organ at age seven and was performing professionally by age eleven. He studied at the preparatory department of The Eastman School of Music before attending Berklee College of Music, where he honed his craft and cultivated a distinctive voice on the instrument. Over the years, he has built an impressive career as both a leader and sideman, collaborating with jazz luminaries including Pat Martino, Lou Donaldson, Chuck Loeb, Joe Locke, and Ralph Peterson Jr. His performances blend jazz, soul-jazz, and blues influences with modern improvisational flair, highlighting the versatility and expressive power of the organ trio format.

Bianchi has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in the Organ category by DownBeat Magazine and continues to inspire the next generation of jazz organists through his teaching role as Associate Professor of Jazz Organ at Berklee College of Music. With his deep musicality and engaging presence, Pat Bianchi promises an unforgettable performance that honors the legacy of jazz organ while pushing it into new creative territory.