Pat Bianchi - In The Moment

Capable of everything from vibrato-laden intimate murmurings to sermonizing at a roaring volume, the jazz organ can sometimes be strangely dispiriting - like being stuck at a bar with a non-stop talker. Pat Bianchi will have none of that, eschewing all the clich�s and displaying the instrument's versatility with a set list that ranges from Chick Corea to Patsy Cline to Monk and Billy Eckstine.

For this, Bianchi's first recording on Savant, the leader has brought along a number of friends and colleagues including Pat Martino, Joe Locke, Carmen Intorre, Jr. the late, lamented Kevin Mahogany and others making for an extra-special debut recording.

Personnel: Pat Bianchi (organ), Paul Bollenback (guitar), Byron Landham (drums) With special guests: Peter Bernstein (guitar), Carmen Intorre, Jr (drums), Joe Locke (vibes), Kevin Mahogany (vocal), Pat Martino, guitar)