Joe Strasser Quartet, Grammy Nominee Pat Bianchi 7pm Wed Nov 3 @LaZingara

8 P T Barnum Square,Bethel CT 06801

03 November, 2021

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Pat Bianchi, Grammy-nominated organist, winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2016 rising star poll, and Hot House magazine’s 2019 poll, Pat Bianchi Indoor Seating Chart Safe Social Distance Seating With Very Limited Occupancy. Tables seating 2 -4 guests, with tables for 6 -8 available upon request. See The Attached Seating Chart. Admission Is Still Only $15.00 Per Person. Tables Of Two = $30., Four = $60., Six = $90., and Eight = $120 Joe Strasser Drummer / Percussionist Joe Strasser, is a native son of Bethel , CT. He is a “one of a kind stylist”, with his own take on jazz drumming… his own sound. A colorist, who is mindful of the effect of each stroke on the musicians around him as a whole, Strasser mines the rest of the components of the drum kit with equal parts of efficiency and artistry. Everything is very meticulous and everything is musical. He's tremendously versatile and traditional in the sense that he's got a real foundation. Strasser says his idol was Jimmy Cobb first and then Philly Joe Jones - the classic bebop drummers who were also great percussionists. Strasser has played and recorded with musicians such as: Trumpet player Joe Magnarelli, Guitarist Peter Bernstein, and with groups such as Full House, Planet Jazz, The Omer Avital Group, Yves Brouqui Trio Pat Bianchi, 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 the jazz guitar icon, Pat Martino’s trio, and also performed with NEA Jazz Master and saxophone legend, LouDonaldson’s quartet for a number of years as well. Born in Rochester New York, Bianchi comes from a musically gifted family. He began playing the 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, RalphPeterson, Tim Warfield, George Benson, and many others, Bianchi has released six CD's as a leader and is also a featured artist on over 30recordings. His newest release, "In The Moment” rose to #1 on the Jazz Week Radio Charts and features an array of guests including PatMartino, Kevin Mahogany, Joe Locke, Peter Bernstein, Paul Bollenback, Byron Landham, Carmen Intorre, Jr. All performances are indoors from October 27, 2021 through Mid April 2022. There are no refunds after tickets have been purchased. In the event of rain or other forms of weather which prohibit a performance, the rain date performance will be held on a future date to be announced. If the weather date becomes postponed because of bad weather or the bands' availability, a future alternate date will be picked. Bethel Jazz reserves the right to replace a band on the schedule without prior notice to ticket holders. Ticket holders are responsible for responding to rescheduling announcement emails within 24 hours if they are unable to make the rescheduled date.